1
a
: a young carnivorous mammal (such as a bear, fox, or lion)
b
: a young shark
2
: a young person
3
: apprentice
especially
: an inexperienced newspaper reporter
Examples of cub in a Sentence
the kind of big story that can propel a cub reporter into the stratosphere of the newspaper world
assigned to teach a bunch of young cubs how to play baseball
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The cub is suitable for ages 6 and up, and at 222 pieces, is a casual, easy build for fans.
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The cubs were first rescued after being spotted wandering alone for several days without their mother in Calaveras County by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Nov. 2025
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Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 2 Dec. 2025
The shoes have a premium removable footbed that provides fantastic metatarsal and arch support in addition to a deep heel cub and forefoot cushioning.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Nov. 2025
The cub is suitable for ages 6 and up, and at 222 pieces, is a casual, easy build for fans.
—Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 29 Nov. 2025
The cubs were first rescued after being spotted wandering alone for several days without their mother in Calaveras County by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Nov. 2025
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“Cub.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cub. Accessed 4 Dec. 2025.
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cub
noun1
a
: a young flesh-eating mammal (as a bear, fox, or lion)
b
: a young shark
2
: a young person
3
: a person just learning a job : apprentice
a cub reporter
a cub pilot
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