1. a young kangaroo, wallaby, or other marsupial

Examples

• The joey stayed in its mother’s pouch for several months.
• We watched a joey hop alongside its mother at the zoo.
• The kangaroo joey was learning to graze on grass.
• A joey typically leaves the pouch when it’s about eight months old.
• The wildlife sanctuary rescued an orphaned joey.
• Visitors were excited to see the joey peek out from the pouch.