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

Triumph says the redesign was to accommodate the twin rear shocks and a new tubular-steel swingarm. — New Atlas, 10 Oct. 2026

Widow’s Bay and Love Island reruns will look much better with your television perched on this handsome console with tubular legs. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2026

The material is reimagined as a series of gangly, tubular legs that dangle around a pedestal in the center of the CVA gallery on Santa Fe Drive. — Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 28 Sep. 2026

The Niepołomice site specializes in producing complex tubular assemblies and already manufactures precision components for several Pratt & Whitney engines. — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 6 Sep. 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