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
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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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An emerging hospitality hub Located at 503 Bryan Ave., near South Main Street and East Pennsylvania Avenue, the Nobleman is a new entrant into Near Southside’s growing hospitality market, much of which seems to target a specific niche of travelers looking for elevated concepts.
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Kate Marijolovic, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Jan. 2025
Rumours of these cheaters started a few days ago, but in the past 24 hours, multiple clips have been shared by Tarkov players to social media and community hubs showing them in action.
—Mike Stubbs, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
All of Google Home's hub devices—Nest screens and speakers, Chromecasts, Google TV devices running at least Android 14, and a few other gadgets—can interoperate with Matter devices locally, with no cloud required.
—Ars Technica, 11 Jan. 2025
With a cozy high neckline and various versatile lengths and fabrics available, Amazon's fashion hub has a slew of stylish options worth throwing into your winter wardrobe.
—Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2025
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Kate Marijolovic, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Jan. 2025
Rumours of these cheaters started a few days ago, but in the past 24 hours, multiple clips have been shared by Tarkov players to social media and community hubs showing them in action.
—Mike Stubbs, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
All of Google Home's hub devices—Nest screens and speakers, Chromecasts, Google TV devices running at least Android 14, and a few other gadgets—can interoperate with Matter devices locally, with no cloud required.
—Ars Technica, 11 Jan. 2025
With a cozy high neckline and various versatile lengths and fabrics available, Amazon's fashion hub has a slew of stylish options worth throwing into your winter wardrobe.
—Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2025
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“Hub.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hub. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.
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hub
noun1
: 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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