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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Moments later, the mother tiger carefully steps over her cubs and continues walking out of the camera’s view.
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Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2025
In most attacks, bears are trying to defend their food, cubs or space.
—Helena Wegner, Sacbee.com, 25 Apr. 2025
We're introduced to Leo as a young cub as he's being nurtured by his mother Luna.
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 22 Apr. 2025
The agency said no action will be taken regarding the yearling cub.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2025
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Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2025
In most attacks, bears are trying to defend their food, cubs or space.
—Helena Wegner, Sacbee.com, 25 Apr. 2025
We're introduced to Leo as a young cub as he's being nurtured by his mother Luna.
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 22 Apr. 2025
The agency said no action will be taken regarding the yearling cub.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for cub
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“Cub.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cub. Accessed 4 May. 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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