cylindrical

adjective

cy·​lin·​dri·​cal sə-ˈlin-dri-kəl 

variants or less commonly cylindric

sə-ˈlin-drik 

: relating to or having the form or properties of a cylinder

cylindrically

sə-ˈlin-dri-k(ə-)lē 

adverb

Examples of cylindrical in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Residents pull their vehicles into a cylindrical glass elevator that lifts both the driver and the car more than 60 stories into the air. — Zahra Tayeb, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2026

Highstar introduced tabless cylindrical cells in 18650 and 21700 formats. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 27 July 2026

Video clips of Guarino performing the Endo One procedure — which involves repeatedly stabbing the skin with a thin, cylindrical rod, releasing a red laser — are posted regularly on his and EvoSkin’s Instagram accounts. — Ella Moore july 23, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026

The cylindrical backrest envelops the guest, encouraging conversation and connection. — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 23 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1646, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing cylindrical

• cylindrical coordinate

Rhymes for cylindrical

• subcylindrical