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

Specifically, Larsson was searching for dentalium shells—the long, tubular shells deriving from dentaliums, a type of marine mollusk. —Christian Allaire, Vogue, 13 Oct. 2025

The system also includes tubular control arms for better handling and traction bars to smooth things out at high speeds. —Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 7 Oct. 2025

Unlike the papery hives of social wasps, mud dauber wasps build small clusters or tubular structures from mud. —Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025

Like the original model, the V2 is a single-seater with a tubular aluminum chassis and the buyer's choice of two or four hub motors. —New Atlas, 19 Sep. 2025

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