stub

[stʌb]

stub Definition

• 1. the remnant of a torn or broken object, such as a ticket, tag, or check
• 2. a short piece remaining after something has been cut or broken off
• 3. the part of a check, receipt, or ticket that is kept as a record

Using stub: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "stub" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I lost the stub for my coat check.

• Example

  He broke off a stub of pencil and began to write.

• Example

  The bank teller stamped the stub of the check and returned it to me.

stub Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for stub

• remnant
• fragment
• piece
• end
• butt

Phrases with stub

• ticket stub

  the portion of a ticket that is retained by the holder as proof of payment

  Example

  I kept the ticket stub as a souvenir of the concert.

• pay stub

  a document that outlines an employee's earnings and deductions for a specific pay period

  Example

  I need to check my pay stub to see if I was paid correctly.

• carbon stub

  a small piece of paper used in carbon copy printing

  Example

  The carbon stubs from the old typewriter were scattered on the floor.

Origins of stub

from Middle English 'stubben', meaning 'to dig up by the roots'

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Summary: stub in Brief

A 'stub' [stʌb] refers to a small remnant or fragment left over after something has been cut or torn. It can also refer to the part of a check, receipt, or ticket that is kept as a record. Examples include 'I lost the stub for my coat check,' and 'He broke off a stub of pencil and began to write.' Phrases include 'ticket stub,' 'pay stub,' and 'carbon stub.'