noun
Cub
kuhb
noun
1
The young of certain animals, such as lions, bears, or foxes.
"The lioness kept a close watch over her cubs."
2
A member of the Cub Scouts, a junior branch of the Scouting movement.
"He joined the Cubs at age eight and loved the camping trips."
How to Use Cub
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA baby animal, especially of a predator like a lion or bear, or a young Scout.
Common pairings
bear cub
lion cub
cub scout
Word Forms
cubbed past tense, Cubs plural, cubs singular
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Etymology
Origin uncertain; the word originally referred specifically to a young fox before broadening to cover other animals' young.