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Definition of reedling

reedling

/ˈriːd.lɪŋ/
reed · ling
Plural:reedlings
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reedling Lexical Profile

reedling Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A small, long-tailed songbird that typically inhabits reed beds and wetlands, most notably the bearded reedling found across temperate Europe and Asia.

Example

"The birdwatchers remained silent in hopes of spotting a bearded reedling flitting among the tall wetland grasses."

• Rhymes for reedling

• Nearby Words

reed snake
reedbuck
reedfish
reedling
reedmace
reel
refill

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the English word 'reed' (referring to its wetland habitat) combined with the suffix '-ling', denoting a creature associated with a specific environment or of a small size.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Reedling. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 22, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/reedling
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