pup
n. countable A2 Elementary US //ˈpəp// UK //pˈʌp// pup
n. a young dog. You can also use this word for the young of some other animals, like seals or foxes.
n. the young offspring of a canine, especially a domestic dog. Also applied to the young of certain other mammals such as seals, sea lions, or otters.
The golden retriever had a litter of six pups.
We visited the animal shelter to see if any pups were available for adoption this weekend.
Marine biologists monitored the beach closely during the breeding season to ensure the seal pups were not disturbed by tourists or local boat traffic.
Usage
Commonly used as a shortened form of 'puppy' in informal contexts.