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

Its tubular flowers bloom from late November to January, coinciding with the holidays. —Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 22 Jan. 2026

And unlike Venus flytraps or pitcher plants, Genlisea’s traps are hidden, tubular and engineered to exploit the physics of microscopic movement. —Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026

Stevia, also known as sweetleaf, is a member of the daisy family, but its white tubular flowers are unremarkable. —Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 15 Jan. 2026

Named for its vibrant red tubular flowers, lipstick plant (Aeschynatus radicans) is a colorful indoor vining plant. —Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1673, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for tubular

• peritubular

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