Yearling
noun
An animal that is a year old or in its second year.
The rancher separated the yearlings from the rest of the herd.
Often appears as...
- yearling sale
- yearling deer
noun
A book, film, or other creative work completed during the artist's second year.
Her yearling novel received considerable recognition.
Often appears as...
- yearling novel
- yearling album
Usage tips
Literary
noun
An animal that is a year old or in its second year.
The rancher separated the yearlings from the rest of the herd.
Often appears as...
- yearling sale
- yearling deer
noun
A book, film, or other creative work completed during the artist's second year.
Her yearling novel received considerable recognition.
Often appears as...
- yearling novel
- yearling album
Usage tips
Literary
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Animal Age
Refer specifically to animals in their second year of life, not older or younger ones.
The shepherd moved the yearlings to a new pasture.
Pro Tip 2/3Growing Stage
'Yearling' suggests the animal is still growing and not fully mature.
Yearling horses are not yet strong enough for long rides.
Pro Tip 3/3Breeding Term
Often used in the context of farming or animal husbandry to describe young livestock.
The yearling bulls will be auctioned off next month.
Pro Tip 1/3Animal Age
Refer specifically to animals in their second year of life, not older or younger ones.
The shepherd moved the yearlings to a new pasture.
Pro Tip 2/3Growing Stage
'Yearling' suggests the animal is still growing and not fully mature.
Yearling horses are not yet strong enough for long rides.
Pro Tip 3/3Breeding Term
Often used in the context of farming or animal husbandry to describe young livestock.
The yearling bulls will be auctioned off next month.
Pro Tip 1/3Animal Age
Refer specifically to animals in their second year of life, not older or younger ones.
The shepherd moved the yearlings to a new pasture.
Pro Tip 2/3Growing Stage
'Yearling' suggests the animal is still growing and not fully mature.
Yearling horses are not yet strong enough for long rides.
Pro Tip 3/3Breeding Term
Often used in the context of farming or animal husbandry to describe young livestock.
The yearling bulls will be auctioned off next month.
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Video examples
These Young Bison Could...
all the question is a scaling up we have brought in some yearling calves and we've done this before we'll open these gates you never know what's gonna happen they might stand there for hours just like that because they're afraid or they
Video examples
Meet the White Wolf Pack...
these yearling wolves have a lot to learn they still have puppy-like traits particularly this one she's quite a character
Video examples
These Young Bison Could...
all the question is a scaling up we have brought in some yearling calves and we've done this before we'll open these gates you never know what's gonna happen they might stand there for hours just like that because they're afraid or they
Video examples
Meet the White Wolf Pack...
these yearling wolves have a lot to learn they still have puppy-like traits particularly this one she's quite a character
Example 1 of 2
Quote examples
Jamie Wyeth
American Artist
I view anything on this farm as model. I actually painted Union Rags as a yearling.
Quote examples
Jamie Wyeth
American Artist
I view anything on this farm as model. I actually painted Union Rags as a yearling.
Example 1 of 1
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