What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
pup
Example
The pup was so cute and playful. [pup: noun]
Example
The mother dog gave birth to a litter of six pups. [pups: plural noun]
whelp
Example
The whelp was still learning how to walk. [whelp: noun]
Example
The pack of wolves had several whelps among them. [whelps: plural noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Pup is more commonly used than whelp in everyday language, and is more versatile in its usage.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between pup and whelp?
Neither pup nor whelp are particularly formal or informal, but pup is more commonly used in everyday language and is therefore more casual.
