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 surrounding Granary District, one of the oldest neighborhoods in Salt Lake, was once an industrial and manufacturing hub.
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Carley Thornell, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2025
Indeed, ad commitments to streaming video hubs rose a noticeable 35.3%, hiking to $11.1 billion from $8.2 billion in 2023’s market.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 11 May 2025
Mayor Vi Lyles said in a statement the city welcomed the new jobs HSP is bringing to Charlotte, which will strengthen the area’s status as a growing energy hub.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 9 May 2025
This coincides with Vietnam’s 34 percent increase in exports to the U.S. during the month, with Washington accusing Chinese companies of using the country as a transshipment hub to move its own goods to the U.S. without paying duties.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 9 May 2025
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Carley Thornell, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2025
Indeed, ad commitments to streaming video hubs rose a noticeable 35.3%, hiking to $11.1 billion from $8.2 billion in 2023’s market.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 11 May 2025
Mayor Vi Lyles said in a statement the city welcomed the new jobs HSP is bringing to Charlotte, which will strengthen the area’s status as a growing energy hub.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 9 May 2025
This coincides with Vietnam’s 34 percent increase in exports to the U.S. during the month, with Washington accusing Chinese companies of using the country as a transshipment hub to move its own goods to the U.S. without paying duties.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 9 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for hub
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“Hub.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hub. Accessed 23 May. 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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