cub

noun
UK: /kʌb/
US: /kʌb/

  1. A young animal, such as a young bear, lion, or fox.

    1. The little cub was playing near its mother.
    2. Wildlife experts are monitoring the bear cub's progress in the forest.

  2. A young, inexperienced person.

    1. He's just a cub in the business world.
    2. The seasoned reporter mentored the young cub, teaching him the ropes.

Synonyms

pup kid tyke offspring whelp
cub intransitive-verb

  1. To give birth to a cub.

    1. The bear will cub in her den during the winter.
    2. Zoo officials eagerly awaited to see if the lioness would cub successfully that year.
cub transitive-verb

  1. To cut into cubes.

    1. Cub the potatoes before adding them to the stew.
    2. For the salad, cub the cheese and tomatoes into bite-sized pieces.
cub adjective

  1. As a member of the Cub Scouts.

    1. My brother was a cub for three years.
    2. Being a cub scout taught him valuable skills and fostered a sense of community.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "cub" in English means: A young animal, such as a young bear, lion, or fox., A young, inexperienced person..

The phonetic transcription of "cub" is /kʌb/ in British English and /kʌb/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "cub": pup, kid, tyke, offspring, whelp.

Example usage of "cub": "The little cub was playing near its mother.". More examples on the page.