1. a young mammal that is still nursing or feeding on its mother’s milk

1. still nursing or feeding on mother’s milk

Examples

• The mother pig lay on her side to feed her sucklings.
• We watched the suckling calves in the pasture with their mothers.
• The farmer separated the suckling lambs from the older sheep.
• A suckling pig is traditionally roasted for special occasions.
• The veterinarian examined the suckling puppies to ensure they were healthy.
• Suckling mammals depend entirely on their mothers for nutrition.