Definition

A young bird that is a baby goose.

Example

The gosling followed its mother closely as they walked by the pond.

Conversation

I saw the cutest little gosling at the park today!

Really? That sounds adorable!

It was following its mother around, quacking all the time.

I love watching them; they always look so innocent.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Gosling → The word originates from Old English 'gōs' (meaning goose) and the diminutive suffix '-ling' (meaning little or young). A gosling is a young goose, hence the term refers to a baby goose.

Memory Tip

Think of 'gōs' for goose and '-ling' meaning little — a gosling is a little goose.

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