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

There were tangles of tubing that looked like ear anatomy gone berserk or a brass band in deep, deep trouble. —Eric Boodman, Vulture, 25 Mar. 2026

Every component — panels, battery, compressor, copper tubing, radiator — is commercially available. —Munis Raza, Interesting Engineering, 24 Mar. 2026

Park officials said Sunday marked the final day for tubing, the beginner ski hill, and the terrain park, weeks ahead of the typical early April shutdown. —Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026

Thrive Causemetics' Liquid Lash Extensions tubing mascara is a home run, adding length and volume that stays in place all day. —Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 20 Mar. 2026

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)