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Definition of gosling

gosling

/ˈɡɑːz.lɪŋ/
gos · ling
Plural:goslings
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gosling Lexical Profile

gosling Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A young goose, especially one that has recently hatched and has not yet grown its adult flight feathers.

Example

"We watched a family of Canada geese swimming across the pond, followed closely by five fluffy yellow goslings."

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from Middle English 'gosling', formed from 'gos' (goose) combined with the diminutive suffix '-ling' (denoting something small or young).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Gosling. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/gosling
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