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
Example Sentences
a radiator of tubular construction
Recent Examples on the Web While most body pillows are tubular, this innovative pillow from Noble is triangle shaped. 
Emma Seymour, Good Housekeeping, 12 Aug. 2022 The seats are sculpted and firm, and a tubular center console separates the two front seat occupants. Michael Harley, Forbes, 25 July 2022 Get the runway look and shop all things tubular; below, with our edit of the 30 best tube tops and dresses. Laura Jackson, Vogue, 22 July 2022 Hummingbirds’ favorite flowers tend to be tubular, which are suited to their long, thin beaks. Terri Robertson, Country Living, 24 June 2022 The original plant is a combination of yellow, orange and red, but today there are many hybrids on the market in single colors, double blooms and some with clusters of tubular flowers. Janet Carson, Arkansas Online, 31 July 2022 This member of the mint family has clusters of brilliant red, tubular flowers held over low mats of dark green, shiny leaves. Janet Carson, Arkansas Online, 27 June 2022 The collapsable rack is constructed of tubular stainless steel, weighs a mere pound, and has rubberized feet at the base to keep it sturdy. Rachel Klein, Popular Mechanics, 5 July 2022 Sheer white structured fabric whooshes created large tubular ripples down the model’s body. Thomas Adamson, ajc, 4 July 2022 See More
Emma Seymour, Good Housekeeping, 12 Aug. 2022 The seats are sculpted and firm, and a tubular center console separates the two front seat occupants. Michael Harley, Forbes, 25 July 2022 Get the runway look and shop all things tubular; below, with our edit of the 30 best tube tops and dresses. Laura Jackson, Vogue, 22 July 2022 Hummingbirds’ favorite flowers tend to be tubular, which are suited to their long, thin beaks. Terri Robertson, Country Living, 24 June 2022 The original plant is a combination of yellow, orange and red, but today there are many hybrids on the market in single colors, double blooms and some with clusters of tubular flowers. Janet Carson, Arkansas Online, 31 July 2022 This member of the mint family has clusters of brilliant red, tubular flowers held over low mats of dark green, shiny leaves. Janet Carson, Arkansas Online, 27 June 2022 The collapsable rack is constructed of tubular stainless steel, weighs a mere pound, and has rubberized feet at the base to keep it sturdy. Rachel Klein, Popular Mechanics, 5 July 2022 Sheer white structured fabric whooshes created large tubular ripples down the model’s body. Thomas Adamson, ajc, 4 July 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1673, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Kids Definition
tubular
adjective
tu·bu·lar ˈtü-byə-lər
ˈtyü-
1
: having the form of or made up of a tube
tubular flowers
2
: made 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