yearling
noun
year·​ling
| \ ˈyir-liŋ
, ˈyər-lən\
, ˈyər-lən\
Definition of yearling
: one that is a year old: such as
a
: an animal one year old or in the second year of its age
b
: a racehorse between January 1 of the year after the year in which it was foaled and the next January 1
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Another yearling and a sow were nearby in the brush, acting aggressively by making noises with their mouths and stomping, said Ontario Provincial Police Constable Jim Davis. — Author: Mary Lynn Smith, Anchorage Daily News, "Minnesota woman killed by black bear on Canadian island," 5 Sep. 2019 Another yearling and a female bear were also reportedly nearby, acting aggressively in the surrounding brush. — Claudia Harmata, PEOPLE.com, "Black Bear Kills American Woman in Canada in 'Extremely Rare' Attack," 5 Sep. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'yearling.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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yearling
noun
English Language Learners Definition of yearling
: an animal (such as a horse) that is between one and two years old
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yearling
noun
year·​ling
| \ ˈyir-liŋ
\
\
Kids Definition of yearling
: an animal that is between one and two years old