pup
1 of 2noun
ˈpəp 
1
: a young dog
also : one of the young of various animals (such as a seal or rat)
2
: offset sense 2a
pup
2 of 2verb
pupped; pupping
intransitive verb
: to give birth to pups
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web
The Republic, The Arizona Republic, 9 Sep. 2022 This unique pup originated in southern Africa and resulted as a cross between a Khoikhoi dog and various European breeds brought by Dutch colonists. Corinne Sullivan, Woman's Day, 6 Sep. 2022 Hot car, hot dog rescue—thanks to caring NYers who saw this pup locked in a car for over 2 hours & called 911! Glenn Garner, PEOPLE.com, 1 Aug. 2022 This powerful pup boasts a wavy, waterproof coat that sets it apart from other retrievers. Lizz Schumer, Good Housekeeping, 28 June 2022 It’s never too early to start thinking of your pup-and-me Halloween costumes. Danielle Directo-meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Aug. 2022 Concepcion Wilkinson's whole family got into the Disney spirit with coordinating Cruella de Vil, Dalmatian pup, and Jasper the henchman costumes, and the results are totally paw-some. Terri Robertson, Country Living, 18 Aug. 2022 In the years since, Dodger has become a mainstay on Evans' Instagram page, where the The Gray Man actor loves sharing solo pics of his pup and selfies with the canine. Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE.com, 27 July 2022 People are told to stay at least 150 feet away from a mother seal and pup, though that recommendation is not a law. From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 27 July 2022 Kelli Bender, Peoplemag, 22 Aug. 2022 The ones who just died can continue to pup up in flashbacks that might be relevant for portions of the story. Chris Smith, BGR, 9 Nov. 2021 This tip is especially important between February and July because that is pupping season, a time of year when coyotes are more territorial. Houston Chronicle, 26 Feb. 2020 One woman fell from a California bridge and survived last year and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has previously warned those behind or in front of the lens to refrain from taking selfies with seals during their pupping season. Lauren Rearick, Teen Vogue, 11 July 2018 Coyotes have been known to advance on, growl at or surround dog walkers and their pets, a pattern of aggression that is natural for the wild canines during pupping season, which begins in the spring and continues through the summer. Peter Fimrite, San Francisco Chronicle, 4 June 2018 The City Council decided in 2014 to limit access to the beach during pupping season in response to concerns that people were harassing the seals. Joshua Emerson Smith, latimes.com, 15 Dec. 2017 Kourtney and her daughter Penelope Disick have already named their sister pup Honey, but Kim is taking her decision beyond the family. Kelli Bender, PEOPLE.com, 27 June 2017 The controversial beach in La Jolla known as Children’s Pool has reopened this week after being closed since December for harbor seal pupping season. Joshua Emerson Smith, sandiegouniontribune.com, 16 May 2017 See More
Noun
As an injured stray wandering the streets of Phoenix, this little pup was not sure where to go or who to turn to. The Republic, The Arizona Republic, 9 Sep. 2022 This unique pup originated in southern Africa and resulted as a cross between a Khoikhoi dog and various European breeds brought by Dutch colonists. Corinne Sullivan, Woman's Day, 6 Sep. 2022 Hot car, hot dog rescue—thanks to caring NYers who saw this pup locked in a car for over 2 hours & called 911! Glenn Garner, PEOPLE.com, 1 Aug. 2022 This powerful pup boasts a wavy, waterproof coat that sets it apart from other retrievers. Lizz Schumer, Good Housekeeping, 28 June 2022 It’s never too early to start thinking of your pup-and-me Halloween costumes. Danielle Directo-meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Aug. 2022 Concepcion Wilkinson's whole family got into the Disney spirit with coordinating Cruella de Vil, Dalmatian pup, and Jasper the henchman costumes, and the results are totally paw-some. Terri Robertson, Country Living, 18 Aug. 2022 In the years since, Dodger has become a mainstay on Evans' Instagram page, where the The Gray Man actor loves sharing solo pics of his pup and selfies with the canine. Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE.com, 27 July 2022 People are told to stay at least 150 feet away from a mother seal and pup, though that recommendation is not a law. From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 27 July 2022 Verb
To prove her point, Romano introduces Alvin and Louie to three dogs of various ages and sizes to see which pup the pair bonds with most. Kelli Bender, Peoplemag, 22 Aug. 2022 The ones who just died can continue to pup up in flashbacks that might be relevant for portions of the story. Chris Smith, BGR, 9 Nov. 2021 This tip is especially important between February and July because that is pupping season, a time of year when coyotes are more territorial. Houston Chronicle, 26 Feb. 2020 One woman fell from a California bridge and survived last year and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has previously warned those behind or in front of the lens to refrain from taking selfies with seals during their pupping season. Lauren Rearick, Teen Vogue, 11 July 2018 Coyotes have been known to advance on, growl at or surround dog walkers and their pets, a pattern of aggression that is natural for the wild canines during pupping season, which begins in the spring and continues through the summer. Peter Fimrite, San Francisco Chronicle, 4 June 2018 The City Council decided in 2014 to limit access to the beach during pupping season in response to concerns that people were harassing the seals. Joshua Emerson Smith, latimes.com, 15 Dec. 2017 Kourtney and her daughter Penelope Disick have already named their sister pup Honey, but Kim is taking her decision beyond the family. Kelli Bender, PEOPLE.com, 27 June 2017 The controversial beach in La Jolla known as Children’s Pool has reopened this week after being closed since December for harbor seal pupping season. Joshua Emerson Smith, sandiegouniontribune.com, 16 May 2017 See More Word History
Etymology
Noun
short for puppy
First Known Use
Noun
1542, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Verb
1708, in the meaning defined above
Phrases Containing pup
Kids Definition
pup
noun
ˈpəp
1
: puppy
2
: a young animal
seal pups
pups 1 of 2
noun
as in puppies
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- puppies
- bitches
- puppy dogs
- whelps
- coonhounds
- hunters
- lapdogs
- wolfhounds
- sheepdogs
- gundogs
- dogs
- mutts
- bird dogs
- mongrels
- sled dogs
- wolf dogs
- doggies
- bandogs
- pooches
- canines
- watchdogs
- coursers
- curs
- police dogs
- tykes
- working dogs
- guide dogs
- hounds
- tikes
pups
2 of 2verb
as in kittens
Synonyms & Similar Words
- kittens
- litters
- kids
- calves
- fathers
- sires
- whelps
- breeds
- mothers
- generates
- begets
- kindles
- labors
- reproduces
- spawns
- propagates
- births
- gets
- multiplies
- has
- produces
- bears
- delivers
- drops
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- aborts
- loses
- miscarries