cylindrical
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of cylindrical
1640–50; < New Latin cylindric ( us ) (< Greek kylindrikós; see cylinder, -ic) + -al 1
Example Sentences
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The gap in the market is a consequence of designing airplanes around a cylindrical cabin and having to choose between a bigger- or a smaller-diameter tube, O’Leary said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
The most expensive item is Monroe's gold-toned 1950s cylindrical minaudiere purse carrying her tiny hair comb, a tube of lipstick, eight Philip Morris cigarettes and 1940s dimes.
From BBC ● Jun. 4, 2026
On one lamp in the studio, tentacles hold up cylindrical copper spires with submarine-style looking glasses to reveal a small bulb inside.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 6, 2026
These dimensions point to a thick, cylindrical body.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 29, 2026
Owen looked around at their cold, cylindrical prison.
From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz
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