Synonyms for

Hub

Verb / hʌb / Another word for hub — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The central point of a wheel, which rotates on or with the axle, and from which the spokes radiate.

Synonyms & similar words

center core nucleus pivot heart middle focus epicenter median mean middlemost intermediate midpoint middling navel omphalos umbilicus

Synonyms by register

Formal

center nexus core epicenter

Informal

middle heart main drag hotspot

Literary

navel axis

Antonyms

periphery outskirts edge margin rim circumference

Common collocations

  • transportation hub
  • business hub
  • cultural hub
  • major hub
  • central hub
  • information hub
  • online hub

Word family

noun hub
verb hub
adjective hubbed

Usage note

Often used to describe a central point of activity or connection, especially in transportation or technology. Can also refer to the center of a wheel.

Example sentences

  1. The spider spun its web in the hub of the bike wheel.
  2. The hub of the city is where all the action takes place.
  3. The car's hubcap fell off and revealed the shiny hub underneath.
  4. The hub of the family is the loving parents who hold everything together.
  5. The airport is the hub for many airlines and connects travelers to various destinations.

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