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

One of my favorite ways to use pool noodles is to insert some flexible spa tubing inside the hole of a few noodles to create a giant archway. —Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 9 June 2026

From the v-neck to the thumbhole sleeves, throwback stirrup pants, tech-y tubing and Prada's signature red stripe, this thing looks cool. —Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 8 June 2026

Intravenous tubing is almost irreplaceable. —Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2026

The union also suggested replacing all lighting, including the neon tubing, with LED lights. —Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 4 June 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)