Synonyms of tubes

tubes

noun

plural of tube

1

as in pipes

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• pipes
• conduits
• channels
• funnels
• drains
• ducts
• lines
• troughs
• penstocks
• pipings
• leaders
• pipelines
• tiles
• standpipes
• hydrants
• smokestacks
• drainpipes
• mains
• waste pipes
• spouts
• stovepipes
• waterspouts
• pipages

2

as in TVs

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• TVs
• televisions
• boxes
• tellies
• boob tubes
• idiot boxes
• plasmas
• LCDs
• home videos
• home theaters

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of tubes

There are also slots for glow-in-dark tritium tubes, but the tubes themselves are sold separately. — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 15 July 2026

When force is applied, the pillar tilts toward the point of contact, compressing the corresponding chamber and pushing fluid through soft tubes to actuators. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 13 July 2026

The suit has an oxygen-generation tank, a flexible waterproof shell and four silicone oxygen tubes. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 12 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

The long-running Reference Series, comprised of preamplifiers, power amplifiers, DACs, and phono stages, has reached new heights with the Reference 330M monoblock power amplifier, capable of producing 330 watts from six KT170 output tubes. — Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 8 July 2026

These tiny tubes are small enough to slip through airport security in a carry-on. — Abbey Hudetz, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026

Throughout Boise’s hot summer days, a steady stream of people take the bus into Barber Park, queueing up to rent their tubes or rafts and then float down the river to Ann Morrison Park. — Carolyn Komatsoulis updated July 7, Idaho Statesman, 7 July 2026

Rescuers were able to insert tubes to provide water, hydration fluids, protein shakes and medicine to Gil. — Mery Mogollón, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026