1
: the central part of a circular object (such as a wheel or propeller)
spokes attached to the hub of the wheel
2
a
: a center of activity : focal point
The island is a major tourist hub.
b
: an airport or city through which an airline routes most of its traffic
c
: a central device that connects multiple computers on a single network (see network entry 1 sense 3b)
3
: a steel punch from which a working die (see die entry 2 sense 3a) for a coin or medal is made

Examples of hub in a Sentence

the hub of the city She was at the hub of all the activity. All of the airline's coast-to-coast flights pass through its hub. The spokes attach to the hub of the wheel.
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The park had been a popular hub for riders of all ages, hosting various events and attracting visitors from across California and beyond. Update 11/04/2024 12:44 p.m. David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024 Much of that was thanks to Dubai’s rapid economic growth and its airport becoming an international hub for the airline Emirates. Kevin Rozario, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024 California has major economic hubs like San Francisco, Los Angeles and San Diego, where home prices can be in the millions. Celia Fernandez, CNBC, 3 Nov. 2024 For The Times) Nov. 3, 2024 3 AM PT For Subscribers Los Angeles has always been a hub for independent creatives, but this past year has been challenging for small businesses. Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for hub 

Word History

Etymology

probably alteration of hob entry 2

First Known Use

1649, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of hub was in 1649

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“Hub.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hub. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

hub

noun
1
: the central part of a circular object (as a wheel)
2
: a center of activity

Medical Definition

hub

noun
: the enlarged base by which a hollow needle may be attached to a device (as a syringe)

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