lube

noun

ˈlüb How to pronounce lube (audio)
1
: lubricant
2
: an application of a lubricant : lubrication

Examples of lube in a Sentence

He took his car to the garage for a lube and oil change.
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What's a little lube between friends and strangers? — Outside Online, 18 Feb. 2026 Thankfully, this lube is quite viscous and even made it into our Best Lubes guide. — Matthew Korfhage, Wired News, 14 June 2026 This next service, a considerate mechanic could have readjusted it or just added a little door lube. — John Paul, The Providence Journal, 7 Feb. 2026 Everyone is different, so selecting the right lube is very much up to personal preference. — Quispe López, Them., 17 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for lube

Word History

Etymology

short for lubricant or lubrication

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of lube was in 1926

Rhymes for lube

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“Lube.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lube. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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