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
Synonyms
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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Chicago is also a major economic hub in the Midwest, which, thanks to its diversified economy, attracts professionals from all industries.
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Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2024
Factors that favor its redevelopment include its proximity to a major transit hub, direct rail access to DFW Airport and a possible high speed rail line in the future.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 May 2024
California offers $330 million annually in film tax credits, but other states looking to build up their status as production hubs, like New York and Georgia, provide more attractive incentives and programs with higher or unlimited funding.
—Kaitlyn Huamani, Los Angeles Times, 28 May 2024
There are nine hubs, or chapters, across the country—from Miami and Atlanta to New York City and Los Angeles.
—Essence, 28 May 2024
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Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2024
Factors that favor its redevelopment include its proximity to a major transit hub, direct rail access to DFW Airport and a possible high speed rail line in the future.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 May 2024
California offers $330 million annually in film tax credits, but other states looking to build up their status as production hubs, like New York and Georgia, provide more attractive incentives and programs with higher or unlimited funding.
—Kaitlyn Huamani, Los Angeles Times, 28 May 2024
There are nine hubs, or chapters, across the country—from Miami and Atlanta to New York City and Los Angeles.
—Essence, 28 May 2024
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“Hub.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hub. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.
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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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