tubular

adjective

tu·​bu·​lar ˈtü-byə-lər 

ˈtyü-

1

a

: having the form of or consisting of a tube

a tubular calyx

b

: made or provided with tubes

2

: of, relating to, or sounding as if produced through tubes

Examples of tubular in a Sentence

a radiator of tubular construction

Recent Examples on the Web

Also up top are dual up-firing 4-inch woofers that work in tandem to reproduce remarkably potent bass, again recalling pricier systems like the A5000 or the tubular Sonos Arc. —Ryan Waniata, WIRED, 30 May 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1673, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

tubular

adjective

tu·​bu·​lar ˈt(y)ü-byə-lər 

1

: having the form of or consisting of a tube

2

: made or provided with tubes

Medical Definition

tubular

adjective

tu·​bu·​lar ˈt(y)ü-byə-lər 

1

: having the form of or consisting of a tube

2

: of, relating to, or sounding as if produced through a tube or tubule

tubular rales