cub
n. countable B1 Intermediate US //ˈkəb// UK //kˈʌb// cub
n. a young bear, lion, or other large cat. You use this word for baby animals that are still dependent on their mother.
n. a young bear, lion, or other large carnivorous mammal, especially one that is still dependent on its mother.
The mother bear protects her cub.
The zookeeper fed the lion cub a special milk formula every morning.
In the wild, a cub must learn to hunt and avoid danger quickly, as its survival depends on mastering these skills before it can stand alone.