DictionarychubFood package
noun

chub

A short, rounded package of ground meat or similar food.

She bought a chub of ground sausage.

Etymology

Probably a shape-based use of chubby or chub for a short, rounded package. The precise commercial naming history is uncertain.

More examples

  • The sealed chub was chilled before slicing.
  • The package contained a short chub of meat.
  • He opened the chub and divided the contents.

Forms

chub · chubs

Similar words

roll
Roll is a general cylindrical package; chub is a compact sealed food package, often ground meat.
sausage
Sausage is a food preparation; chub can name the package containing it.