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

Rosemary's Hummingbird-Friendly Blooms Wild rosemary has pale blue, tubular flowers that grow in whorls around the stems. —Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 21 May 2026

There’s also a king-sized bed that sits on the floor inside a black, glossy, tubular frame. —Mary Wenthur, Footwear News, 18 May 2026

The greenhouse is crafted from sturdy, durable tubular steel. —Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026

As for the camper module exterior, Winnebago cages out the alcove face and lower front sides with thick tubular branch guards, wires in a set of floating front auxiliary lights, adds a swing-away full-size spare carrier in back, and secures on under-body aluminum storage lockers. —C.c. Weiss may 17, New Atlas, 17 May 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