tubular

adjective

tu·​bu·​lar ˈtü-byə-lər How to pronounce tubular (audio)
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
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Its tubular steel frame and cantilevered seat capture the avant-garde spirit of the early 20th century, blending sleek design with durability—a functional work of art. Natalie Stoclet, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024 That summer, unbridled doodling gave way to one of the most radical Scandinavian designs of recent history: the Experiment chair, whose sober, tubular frame and upholstered seat are jazzed up by squiggly plywood armrests. Hannah Martin, Architectural Digest, 17 Sep. 2024 The scarlet tubular flowers of this shrubby vine are magnets for hummingbirds, and songbirds also eat their fruit. Anne Readel, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Aug. 2024 Also up top are dual up-firing 4-inch woofers that work in tandem to reproduce remarkably potent bass, again recalling pricier systems like the A5000 or the tubular Sonos Arc. Ryan Waniata, WIRED, 30 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for tubular 

Word History

First Known Use

1673, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of tubular was in 1673

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Cite this Entry

“Tubular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tubular. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

tubular

adjective
tu·​bu·​lar ˈt(y)ü-byə-lər How to pronounce tubular (audio)
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 How to pronounce tubular (audio)
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

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