Cubs: meaning, definitions and examples

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cubs

 

[ kสŒbz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

baseball team

The Chicago Cubs are a professional baseball team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are a member of the Central Division of Major League Baseball's National League. The Cubs have won multiple World Series championships and have a loyal fan base.

Synonyms

Chicago Cubs, MLB team, baseball team.

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Word Description / Examples
cubs

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
Chicago Cubs

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?
baseball team

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
MLB team

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

Examples of usage

  • The Cubs won the World Series in 2016.
  • Many Cubs fans travel from all over the country to watch games at Wrigley Field.

Translations

Translations of the word "cubs" in other languages:

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Etymology

The Chicago Cubs are one of the oldest and most storied franchises in Major League Baseball. They were established in 1870 as the Chicago White Stockings and later became the Cubs in 1903. The team has a rich history of success and failure, with periods of dominance and droughts. The Cubs are known for their iconic home ballpark, Wrigley Field, and have a passionate fan base known as the 'Cubs Nation'.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,357, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.