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

Weigelas produce a flush of showy, tubular blooms in spring that attract hummingbirds and butterflies to the garden. —Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2026

However, in other parts of Asia, lipstick vines are known for their long, bright red, tubular flowers, which are primarily pollinated by sunbirds. —Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026

The team created a scalable process that rolls flat, two-dimensional MXene sheets into ultra-thin tubular structures known as MXene nanoscrolls. —Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 30 Jan. 2026

The eatery has moved into a building that fittingly has a tubular past. —John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 30 Jan. 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