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 Currently, there is only one optical tube, the Atlas 80, but Vaonis is planning to release add-on modules designed for looking at different night sky objects, including for planetary observation. — Harry Bennett, Space.com, 15 Oct. 2026 Ziwig’s new Endotest makes diagnosis as easy as spitting into a tube. — Hannah Singleton, Time, 15 Oct. 2026 The overall visual effect is like a cosmic variant of the wacky inflatable tube people outside used car dealerships. — Damien Pine, Scientific American, 14 Oct. 2026 This Dieux moisturizer comes in a no-frills, much smaller tube but offers the same amount of product. — Elleanna Revell, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Oct. 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
  • According to the arrest affidavit police obtained a search warrant and found a glass jar, aluminum powder, black iron oxide and a pipe that was empty at the time.
    — Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Today, tank farms line both sides of the coastal highway near the port, and a network of pipes moves products among terminals and to ships.
    — semafor.com, semafor.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of pipe
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  • In just the past three months, at least half a dozen streaming subscriptions hiked their prices, including Peacock, Apple TV, ESPN, Disney+, Hulu and Apple Music.
    — Ryley Amond, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Officers ask that anyone who has information about this shooting contact the Detroit Police Department Homicide Unit at 313-596-2260, Crime Stoppers of Michigan at 800-SPEAK-UP or send a tip via Detroit Rewards TV.
    — Paula Wethington, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of TV
Noun
  • The organization is helping provide fliers the family can use to canvas the area and will serve as a conduit with law enforcement while determining what other assistance the family needs.
    — Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2026
  • That included the East-West Pipeline, the main conduit Saudi Arabia has used to circumvent Iranian and American closures of the Strait of Hormuz.
    — Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of conduit
Noun
  • The Cold Song offers a case study in how public broadcasters can preserve space for ambitious, international television at a time when commercial outfits are hedging their bets.
    — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The listening device was plugged into a USB port on the back of a television, concealed by a small piece of toilet paper, according to the FBI.
    — Jim Edwards, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of television
Noun
  • Changing the nozzle instead of the color Creality's answer is called KliTek, a four-channel system that takes a slightly different approach.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Rice most recently oversaw Disney's cable channels, news programming and coverage of major sporting events.
    — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of channel
Noun
  • Finish with Khaite’s funnel-neck leather jacket and Savette’s caramel top-handle bag.
    — Laura Jackson, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Exclusive to the new vessel is the two-story Believe Tower Suite, which sleeps eight inside the forward funnel and draws inspiration from the Magic Kingdom.
    — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of funnel

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“Tube.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tube. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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