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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Only one size is produced, a 6 x 52 toro, 10 of which are individually tubed inside a cylindrical humidor that looks like it was designed by Iron Man.
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Richard Carleton Hacker, Robb Report, 19 June 2026
Many sunrise alarm clocks are round to fill the room with artificial light, while other models may be cylindrical or cube-shaped.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2026
Hornet nests are made from a papery substance, are usually a closed structure that’s cylindrical in form, and may be built in the eaves of your home, under a roof, in a tree, or in another sheltered spot.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 June 2026
In this iteration, the cylindrical bulk of Madison Square Garden acquires a certain classical nobility, wrapped in terra-cotta tiles that glitter through a corset of stone ribs.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 8 June 2026
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Richard Carleton Hacker, Robb Report, 19 June 2026
Many sunrise alarm clocks are round to fill the room with artificial light, while other models may be cylindrical or cube-shaped.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2026
Hornet nests are made from a papery substance, are usually a closed structure that’s cylindrical in form, and may be built in the eaves of your home, under a roof, in a tree, or in another sheltered spot.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 June 2026
In this iteration, the cylindrical bulk of Madison Square Garden acquires a certain classical nobility, wrapped in terra-cotta tiles that glitter through a corset of stone ribs.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 8 June 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 22 Jun. 2026.
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