noun
lube
loob
Lube (noun) means a lubricant, especially oil or grease used to reduce friction. Example: “He picked up some lube for his squeaky bike chain.”
noun
1
A lubricant, especially oil or grease used to reduce friction.
"He picked up some lube for his squeaky bike chain."
adj
1
Relating to lubrication.
"The car was due for its lube service."
How to use lube
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe informal, everyday word for lubricant.
When to use it
Casual; "lubricant" is preferred in formal or technical contexts.
Common pairings
a tube of lube
lube job
apply some lube
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Word forms
- Plural
- lubes
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Etymology
A shortened, casual form of "lubricant."
Synonyms
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Rhymes for lube
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What does “lube” mean?
The word “lube” means a lubricant, especially oil or grease used to reduce friction. In plain terms, the informal, everyday word for lubricant.
How do you pronounce “lube”?
“Lube” is pronounced loob (/luːb/ in IPA).
How do you use “lube” in a sentence?
Here is “lube” used in a sentence: “He picked up some lube for his squeaky bike chain.”
What part of speech is “lube”?
Depending on how it is used, “lube” can be a noun and an adjective.
How many meanings does “lube” have?
“Lube” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a lubricant, especially oil or grease used to reduce friction.
