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

The nearly century-old prison, its dank corridors lit by flickering fluorescent tubes, is now closing, and its more than 1,000 inmates are moving to a new penitentiary complex. — Arkansas Online, 12 Nov. 2026

This step involved running two clear glass tubes along my face to reduce puffiness and firm up the skin. — Elizabeth Gulino, Allure, 10 Nov. 2026

Suddenly, her daughter was covered in tubes and doctors were performing CPR. — Duaa Eldeib, ProPublica, 8 Nov. 2026

Advent calendars, gift boxes and classic tubes are available. — ABC News, 7 Nov. 2026

What followed was a blur of pediatric ICUs, chest tubes, and sleepless nights. — Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 6 Nov. 2026

The central hull contains two large compartments believed to house missile tubes. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 1 Nov. 2026

The collection centers on Sorino | WS, the brand’s merino wool and silk blend, used in its HLS base-layer system as well as face masks, neck tubes and balaclavas. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2026

Make sure to protect tender young trees and shrubs with tree tubes or wire cages. — Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 28 Oct. 2026