1. a young frog, especially one that has recently metamorphosed from a tadpole and still retains a small tail
Usage: informal; commonly used in biology and nature contexts

Examples

• The froglet emerged from the pond after completing its transformation from a tadpole.
• We observed dozens of tiny froglets hopping around the wetland in early summer.
• The froglet still had a small tail stub when it first left the water.
• Children were delighted to spot froglets in the garden after the rain.
• Froglets are vulnerable to predators during their first weeks on land.