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

A lubricant, especially oil or grease used to reduce friction.

"He picked up some lube for his squeaky bike chain."

adj

Relating to lubrication.

"The car was due for its lube service."

How to use lube

Learner’s notes

In 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

lubes plural

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A shortened, casual form of "lubricant."

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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.

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