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

There are some café racing elements in there too, like the pillion cover and the tubular license plate holder fastened to the swingarm's side. —New Atlas, 4 Mar. 2026

Most bees won't feed on the large, tubular flowers that hummingbirds like to visit. —Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026

The astral appearance of its tubular foliage will mesmerize you. —Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 28 Feb. 2026

Masses of red, yellow, and orange tubular flowers open atop 2- to 3-foot stems with grass-like leaves. —Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 27 Feb. 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