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

Beneath the sweeping bodywork lies a high-strength tubular spaceframe constructed from chromium-molybdenum steel. — New Atlas, 7 Nov. 2026

These are then stacked to create a tubular refrigerant structure. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026

The bag’s flexible tubular handles elongated the piece and balanced out the overall silhouette. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2026

In reply, Snyder blew his own bugle, a simple tubular plastic whistle. — Rich Larocco, Outdoor Life, 2 Nov. 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