Cubers

/ˈkjuːbərz/ noun

Definition

People who solve Rubik's cubes, especially those who compete in speedcubing competitions where they race against the clock.

Etymology

Formed from 'cube' (Latin 'cubus,' from Greek 'kubos') plus the agent suffix '-er' and plural '-s.' The term became common only after the Rubik's Cube craze of the 1980s.

Kelly Says

Competitive cubers today solve a scrambled Rubik's cube in under 5 seconds—the world record is below 3.5 seconds—which requires memorizing dozens of move sequences and finger dexterity that rivals concert pianists.

Related Words

Explore More Words

Get the Word Orb API

Complete word intelligence in one call. Free tier — 50 lookups/day.