childbear

/ˈtʃaɪldbeɪr/

Definitions

1. noun

A small bear, especially a bear in its first year of life, or a young bear that has not yet reached maturity.

“The childbear wandered out of its den, unsure of its surroundings.”

2. noun

A bear that is small in size or strength, often due to its age or health.

“The childbear struggled to climb the steep mountain, its legs trembling beneath its weight.”

Synonyms

  • cub
  • young bear

Antonyms

  • adult bear
  • full-grown bear