hub — the central part of a wheel, rotating on or with the axle
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the central part of a wheel, rotating on or with the axle
Pronunciation (IPA): /hʌb/
Example Sentences
- My room became the snack hub of the dorm - everyone knows where to find midnight treats!
- Seoul's Gangnam district is a major business and entertainment hub.
- The coffee shop became the unofficial hub for local gossip and neighborhood news.
hub
NOUN[/hʌb/]
the central part of a wheel, rotating on or with the axle
The airport terminal is a busy hub where travelers from every continent connect.
Rub the hub clean, then grab your club!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'hub' has uncertain origins, but it likely derives from a Middle English or Old English word related to a hump or rounded protuberance, possibly connected to Proto-Germanic roots meaning 'to swell' or 'to bulge.'
Breakdown
hub (single morpheme, no clear internal breakdown) = the central rotating part of a wheel where the axle passes through
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📝Examples
“My room became the snack hub of the dorm - everyone knows where to find midnight treats!”
“Seoul's Gangnam district is a major business and entertainment hub.”
“The coffee shop became the unofficial hub for local gossip and neighborhood news.”
“My grandmother's kitchen is the family hub where all important decisions are made over tea.”
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