cylindrical
adjective
cy·lin·dri·cal
sə-ˈlin-dri-kəl 
variants
or less commonly cylindric
: relating to or having the form or properties of a cylinder
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The snack was initially sold in small bags, but cardboard boxes and cylindrical tubs later became the norm in theaters, likely because the containers didn’t make noise to access and were less prone to butter leakage, Melnick said.
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Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
The military developed the new palm-sized, cylindrical munition after experience in previous Middle East wars, Morris said in the Army statement.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2026
The cylindrical filter assembly sits behind the removable magnetic panel on the lower half of the base.
—John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 2 Apr. 2026
The giant cylindrical devices arrive via truck and tilt down to start digging.
—Brandon Lingle, San Antonio Express-News, 27 Mar. 2026
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Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
The military developed the new palm-sized, cylindrical munition after experience in previous Middle East wars, Morris said in the Army statement.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2026
The cylindrical filter assembly sits behind the removable magnetic panel on the lower half of the base.
—John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 2 Apr. 2026
The giant cylindrical devices arrive via truck and tilt down to start digging.
—Brandon Lingle, San Antonio Express-News, 27 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for cylindrical
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“Cylindrical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cylindrical. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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