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
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Elissa Suh, Architectural Digest, 24 July 2025
Built on a tubular steel frame, its berlinetta-style body hides a 4.4-liter V-12—with six Weber carburetors—good for 450 hp and 340 ft lbs of torque, managed by a five-speed manual transmission.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 20 July 2025
The 2 Best Hummingbird Feeders Our Editors Recommend Why Hummingbirds Love Hibiscus
Hibiscus have red, tubular blossoms typically linked to hummingbirds.
—Anne Readel, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 June 2025
The shoe is crafted using the tubular construction method, which involves meticulous hand-stitching and assembly, resulting in a flexible and lightweight silhouette.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 10 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for tubular
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“Tubular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tubular. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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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
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