tube

noun

ˈtüb How to pronounce tube (audio)
Definition of tubenext
1
as in pipe
a long hollow cylinder for carrying a substance (as a liquid or gas) watched the liquid move through the tube between the flasks and recorded the movement in his chemistry notebook

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2
as in TV
an electronic device with a screen and speakers that reproduces images and sound we plan to relax and spend some time in front of the tube tonight

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Recent Examples of tube With the food processor running, drop the garlic in the feed-tube. — Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 13 July 2026 If the idle is verified to be below specification (normally around 650–700 RPM when warm), Nissan has, in some cases, recommended replacing the exhaust center tube. — John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs and Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast, Hartford Courant, 11 July 2026 Iris van Herpen incorporated plasma into her final look, Helix Nebula, through two glass tubes arching around the shoulders of the dress. — Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 10 July 2026 In tandem, the two deliver that nearly impossible combination of tube warmth and richness, but with speed and control. — Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 8 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for tube
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tube
  1. pipe
  2. TV
  3. conduit
  4. television
  5. channel
  6. funnel
Noun
  • This is 1920s barging when everyone else has pipes that are secure, that are new, that go directly into the ships.
    — CBS Miami Team, CBS News, 12 July 2026
  • Seal cracks, gaps around doors and windows, gaps around garden hose pipes, and other entry points where ants may enter buildings.
    — The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 July 2026
Definition of pipe
Noun
  • Doug Turnbull covers the traffic/transportation beat for WXIA-TV (11Alive).
    — Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 12 July 2026
  • While Prime Video doesn’t list Backrooms’ runtime, the order pages for it on Apple TV and Fandango at Home note the film is 1 hour and 50 minutes, which is the length of the original Backrooms’ theatrical release.
    — Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
Definition of TV
Noun
  • Federal authorities routinely target South Florida remittance companies that operate as conduits for unlawful money transfers, especially for drug traffickers, because many are suspected of evading bank-reporting requirements.
    — Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026
  • Hard-liners want to ensure lasting control over the waterway, which is a globally important conduit for fuel shipments and has become a critical lever in confronting the West.
    — Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
Definition of conduit
Noun
  • On linear television, the series is up +62% among adults 18-49, +26% among adults 25-54 and +30% in total viewers, with P2+ viewing across VOD platforms rising +44% within seven days of airing.
    — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 16 July 2026
  • Based on a Disney+ television series, the film was the franchise’s first theatrical release in seven years.
    — Brent Lang, Variety, 16 July 2026
Definition of television
Noun
  • Appointment television has become a rarity for Gen Z, which was raised on on-demand cartoons and can’t even identify a channel guide.
    — Toni Fitzgerald, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
  • These results suggest the method could be useful for applications requiring precise microscale channels, including microfluidic systems and advanced manufacturing.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026
Definition of channel
Noun
  • Pre-fall calls for lightweight outerwear, and the face-framing funnel neck continues to capture our attention.
    — Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 10 July 2026
  • The dessert chain has an expansive menu that includes cakes, crêpes, freshly made Belgium waffles, funnel cakes and hot and iced drinks.
    — Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 July 2026
Definition of funnel

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“Tube.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tube. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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