pup
noun
a young dog; puppy.
Example Sentences
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When temperatures rise, the females abandon their pups to hunt for food, he explained.
From Barron's ● Jul. 27, 2026
But I do cherish thoughts of snorkeling with playful sea lion pups.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026
The force hopes the pups will one day emulate England's players by becoming stars in their own right, with tackling - of suspects, that is - listed among their duties.
From BBC ● Jun. 18, 2026
We counted nine capybaras: an adult male, four adult females, and four medium-sized pups.
From Slate ● May 27, 2026
He trained many pups and, finally, he retired and stopped pulling.
From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen
