Vocabulary Entry

fledged

|verb • adjective

verb

To develop or mature, especially in the context of young birds acquiring feathers needed for flight.

Example Sentences

"The baby birds fledged after weeks of care from their parents."

"Once the chicks fledged, they began to explore the world outside the nest."

"In spring, many species of birds fledge their young, ensuring a new generation."

adjective

Example Sentences

"The fledged birds took their first flight of the season."

"Fledged chicks leave the nest when they are ready to fly."

"The fledged ducklings followed their mother across the pond."