1. animals, especially horses or cattle, that are one year old or in their second year of life

Examples

• The ranch had twenty yearlings ready for training.
• Yearlings require special care and nutrition for proper development.
• The auction featured several promising yearlings from champion bloodlines.
• Most yearlings are weaned from their mothers by this age.
• The veterinarian examined all the yearlings for health issues.
• These yearlings will be ready for racing next season.