cub — a young bear, lion, tiger, or other carnivorous mammal
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a young bear, lion, tiger, or other carnivorous mammal
Pronunciation (IPA): /kʌb/
Example Sentences
- The zoo's newest attraction is a playful panda cub that tumbles around like a furry bowling ball.
- The cub scout got lost during the camping trip and was found hours later building a fort out of marshmallows.
- The cub journalist's first assignment was to interview the mayor about the city's pothole problem.
cub
NOUN[/kʌb/]
a young bear, lion, tiger, or other carnivorous mammal
A lion cub stumbles after its mother across the golden savanna at sunset.
The cub gets a rub in the tub!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'cub' emerged in the mid-16th century, originally referring to young animals. Its ultimate origin is uncertain, though it may derive from Middle English 'cubbe', with possible connections to Old Norse or Germanic roots. The term was later extended metaphorically to describe inexperienced or immature people.
Breakdown
Middle English 'cubbe' evolved into modern English 'cub'. The original morphological structure remains obscure, but the word likely developed from a root meaning 'young animal' in Germanic or Norse languages.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The zoo's newest attraction is a playful panda cub that tumbles around like a furry bowling ball.”
“The cub scout got lost during the camping trip and was found hours later building a fort out of marshmallows.”
“The cub journalist's first assignment was to interview the mayor about the city's pothole problem.”
“Three lion cubs wrestled over who would get the last piece of meat while their mother watched with amusement.”
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