tubing

noun

tub·​ing ˈtü-biŋ 

ˈtyü-

1

: material in the form of a tube

also : a length or piece of tube

2

: a series or system of tubes

3

: the sport or activity of riding an inner tube (as down a river or snowy slope)

Examples of tubing in a Sentence

The fluids travel through flexible plastic tubing.

We go tubing on the river every summer.

Recent Examples on the Web

Additional tubing and brackets went into the engine compartment to add extra strengthening. — Howard Walker, Robb Report, 10 Aug. 2026

Two women and a 9-year-old who disappeared while tubing on a Michigan river earlier this week were found safe Friday afternoon, authorities said. — Tim Stelloh, NBC news, 8 Aug. 2026

Condenser Coils and Door Seals The condenser coils are a series of metal tubing located on the back bottom of a fridge. — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 6 Aug. 2026

Beyond the shoreline, visitors can explore alpine hiking and mountain biking trails, golf courses, and winter adventures like snowshoeing, fat biking, cross-country skiing, and tubing at nearby SilverStar Mountain Resort. — Vivian Chung, Travel + Leisure, 1 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1845, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

tubing

noun

tub·​ing ˈt(y)ü-biŋ 

1

: material in the form of a tube

2

: a series or system of tubes

3

: the sport or activity of riding an inner tube (as down a river or snowy slope)