Cubs: meaning, definitions and examples

Referring to young animals, often bears or large cats, particularly in nature discussions.

• We saw bear cubs playing near the river
• Lion cubs are very playful

Referring specifically to the professional baseball team based in Chicago, Illinois, relevant in sports discussions or when specifying this team.

• The Chicago Cubs won the World Series in 2016
• Are you a fan of the Chicago Cubs?

General term for any group of players organized to play baseball, useful in contexts not specifying a particular team.

• The local baseball team won the championship
• She joined a new baseball team last year

General term used to refer to any team that is part of Major League Baseball, useful when discussing professional baseball teams collectively.

• The Yankees are a well-known MLB team
• Being an MLB team requires a lot of skill and dedication