Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
stub
noun
/stʌb/
Definition
A stub is a part that is left when the main part has been removed or used up.
Examples
- After finishing the candle, only a small stub remained on the table.
- He kept the stub of his lottery ticket in hopes of winning.
- The tree was cut down, leaving only a stub in its place.
Meaning
In a broader sense, a stub can refer to an incomplete item or something that is in the beginning stages. It’s often used to describe a ticket, receipt, or a note that remains after the main portion has been taken away.
Synonyms
- remnant
- stubby
- fragment
- offcut
