tubing

noun

tub·​ing ˈtü-biŋ 

ˈtyü-

1

: material in the form of a tube

also : a length or piece of tube

2

: a series or system of tubes

3

: the sport or activity of riding an inner tube (as down a river or snowy slope)

Examples of tubing in a Sentence

The fluids travel through flexible plastic tubing.

We go tubing on the river every summer.

Recent Examples on the Web

Holiday event promised a festive display of 4 million lights and other activities such as ice skating and snow tubing. —Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024

Enjoy ice skating, snow tubing and shop from a Christmas market at Light the Knights at Truist Field. —Mckenzie Rankin, Axios, 25 Nov. 2024

That includes disposable instruments, plastic drapes, syringes, tubing, bandages and anything that might be contaminated with bodily fluids. —Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2024

By Ashley Mateo October 30, 2024 7:46 AM EDT Most portable outdoor speakers are better suited to sit on a picnic table than go mountain biking or tubing down a river. —Ashley Mateo, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1845, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

tubing

noun

tub·​ing ˈt(y)ü-biŋ 

1

: material in the form of a tube

2

: a series or system of tubes

3

: the sport or activity of riding an inner tube (as down a river or snowy slope)