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

Recent Examples on the Web

By the front door, a hummingbird repeatedly flitted to the tubular magenta blooms of the Salvia spathacea. — Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 18 Aug. 2026

From a trio of totally tubular ’80s acts to artistic observations on the Golden State and performances by future opera stars, there are a lot of great shows to catch this weekend and beyond. — Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026

Its deep roots help break up and enrich the soil with organic matter, while pollinators like bumble bees love its tubular blooms. — Heather Bien, Southern Living, 12 Aug. 2026

That motor sits on a double cradle matrix frame made from tubular steel. — New Atlas, 8 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1673, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for tubular

• peritubular

Kids Definition

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