Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
grub
noun/verb
/ɡrʌb/
Definition
Grub refers to food, especially in a casual context; it can also mean the larval stage of certain insects.
Examples
- After a long hike, we found a nice spot to grub.
- The kids were excited to see the grubs in the garden.
Meaning
In everyday language, grub is often used to talk about eating or food in a light-hearted way. Additionally, in entomology, it denotes young insects, like beetles, that have a worm-like shape.
Synonyms
- food
- nourishment
- grubstake
- larvae
