tubular
adjective
tu·bu·lar
ˈtü-byə-lər 
ˈtyü-
1
a
: having the form of or consisting of a tube
a tubular calyx
b
: made or provided with tubes
2
: of, relating to, or sounding as if produced through tubes
Examples of tubular in a Sentence
a radiator of tubular construction
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Deputy Food Editor, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026
The shape includes big, flat earcups and what appear to be tubular arms that telescope rather than the traditional Beats flatter arms.
—David Phelan, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Hummers are particularly fond of red tubular flowers.
—Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 May 2026
Early prototypes were based around the Buell Blast’s 492cc single-cylinder engine mounted in a straightforward tubular frame.
—New Atlas, 29 May 2026
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“Tubular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tubular. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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tubular
adjective
tu·bu·lar
ˈt(y)ü-byə-lər
1
: having the form of or consisting of a tube
2
: made or provided with tubes
Medical Definition
tubular
adjective
tu·bu·lar
ˈt(y)ü-byə-lər
1
: having the form of or consisting of a tube
2
: of, relating to, or sounding as if produced through a tube or tubule
tubular rales
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