Hubs Meaning in English

word · lemma: hub

US

ˈhəbz

HUHBZ

UK

hˈʌbz

HUBZ

Definition

Plural of 'hub'. The word can mean the central part of a wheel, or a center where important things happen or people gather.

Usage & Nuances

Used formally and informally. In technology and business, 'hubs' often means central places for activity (e.g., transport hubs, innovation hubs). Also used physically for the center of wheels. Do not confuse with 'hubby' (informal for husband). Adjective forms like 'hub city' are also common.

• Spanish: centros - ejes (de rueda)
• Portuguese (BR): centros - cubos (de roda)
• Portuguese (PT): centros - cubos (de roda)
• Chinese (Simplified): 中心 - 轮毂
• Chinese (Traditional): 中心 - 輪轂
• Hindi: केंद्र - हब (पहिए का)
• Arabic: مراكز - محور (عجلة)
• Bengali: কেন্দ্রস্থল - চাকা কেন্দ্র
• Russian: центры - ступицы
• Japanese: 拠点 - ハブ（車輪の中心）
• Vietnamese: trung tâm - mo (bánh xe)
• Korean: 중심지 - 허브(바퀴의 중심)
• Turkish: merkezler - göbekler (tekerlek)
• Urdu: مراکز - حب (پہیے کا مرکز)
• Indonesian: pusat - hub (roda)

Example Sentences

Many big cities are important hubs for travel.

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The wheels have metal hubs in the center.

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Big companies often create innovation hubs to develop new ideas.

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Modern airports are massive international hubs with flights to every continent.

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Our city’s tech hubs attract a lot of young professionals.

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Bike mechanics need to clean the hubs regularly for smooth rides.

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