1
: a young dog
also
: one of the young of various animals (such as a seal or rat)
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 June 2026
The pup had likely collided with a cholla, and its spines — barbed like fishhooks — were embedded across his face, legs, stomach and paws.
—Sydney Page, Washington Post, 10 June 2026
Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 8 June 2026
The women at Carswell are responsible for socializing and training the Canine Companion pup they are matched with, like Aikman.
—Nelly Carreño, CBS News, 4 June 2026
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Noun
Accessibility The Dominick is a dog-friendly property– where pups under 25 pounds are allowed for a lovely stay (for a $250 pet fee).
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 June 2026
The pup had likely collided with a cholla, and its spines — barbed like fishhooks — were embedded across his face, legs, stomach and paws.
—Sydney Page, Washington Post, 10 June 2026
Verb
Netflix released a teaser clip of the upcoming live-action prequel series on Monday, and fans got a glimpse of what the great dane pup Scooby-Doo and his best bud Shaggy Rogers look like together.
—Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 8 June 2026
The women at Carswell are responsible for socializing and training the Canine Companion pup they are matched with, like Aikman.
—Nelly Carreño, CBS News, 4 June 2026
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“Pup.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pup. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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