lube

noun

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: an application of a lubricant : lubrication

Examples of lube in a Sentence

He took his car to the garage for a lube and oil change.
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Using lots of lube, relaxing, and tuning in to your body’s signals are essential. Dominique Fluker, Essence, 29 Apr. 2025 On the other hand, the rise of EVs has tempered the demand for engine oil replacement to a certain extent, as EVs do not use traditional lubes. Sarwant Singh, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025 During this time, Molly is also trying some new medications that cause vaginal dryness, which results in the hilarious visual of a Costco-size lube pump appearing in her bed during the clasp debacle. Erin Qualey, Vulture, 4 Apr. 2025 Ren told us about a nightmare hookup, where this guy had an allergic reaction to the lube and ended up in the hospital. Bryan Washington, The New Yorker, 23 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for lube

Word History

Etymology

short for lubricant or lubrication

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of lube was in 1926

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“Lube.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lube. Accessed 17 May. 2025.

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