Cub

Pronunciation: /kʌb/

Definitions of cub

noun a young animal, such as a bear or lion, especially one that is not fully grown

Example Sentences

A1 The lioness took care of her cub in the den.

A2 The panda cub was playful and curious.

B1 The tiger cub learned how to hunt from its mother.

B2 The polar bear cub was born in the icy Arctic.

C1 The cheetah cub practiced its sprinting skills in the savannah.

C2 The jaguar cub was a rare and elusive sight in the rainforest.

Examples of cub in a Sentence

formal The zoo welcomed a new cub to their lion exhibit.

informal I can't wait to see the new baby cub at the zoo!

slang That little cub is so cute, I can't handle it!

figurative She's the cub of the group, always looking out for everyone.

Grammatical Forms of cub

• past tense: cubbed
• plural: cubs
• comparative: more cub-like
• superlative: most cub-like
• present tense: cubs
• future tense: will cub
• perfect tense: have cubbed
• continuous tense: cubbing
• singular: cub
• positive degree: cub
• infinitive: to cub
• gerund: cubbing
• participle: cubbed

Origin and Evolution of cub

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'cub' originated from the Old French word 'cobe' which meant 'young fox'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'cub' expanded its meaning to refer to the young of various animals, not just foxes. It is now commonly used to describe the offspring of bears, lions, and other mammals.