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

With easy-access opportunities for tubing, ice skating, fat biking, sleigh rides, and dogsledding, Park City is overflowing with adventures that connect you to the winter wonderland. —Outside, 25 Nov. 2025

Activities include a snow play area, ice tubing down a 150-foot slide, Polar Putt-Putt, a nightly tree lighting with entertainment, meet-and-greets and more. —Heather McRea, Oc Register, 24 Nov. 2025

Gaylord Rockies Resort will also debut new indoor snow tubing this year. —Mekialaya White, CBS News, 19 Nov. 2025

For the non-skiers, there’s a tubing hill, a charming lodge, and even a waffle stand at the base. —Francesca Krempa, StyleCaster, 17 Nov. 2025

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)