Definitions

1. noun

A young bird, especially a young bird of a species that is usually seen as adult, such as a sparrow.

“The sparrowling perched on the windowsill, chirping happily.”

2. noun

A young person who is just beginning to participate in a particular activity, especially one that is considered to be of high status or prestige.

“He was just a sparrowling in the business world, but he had big ambitions.”