tubing
Americannoun
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material in the form of a tube.
glass tubing.
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tubes collectively.
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a piece of tube.
two feet of copper tubing.
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Also called inner-tubing. the sport or recreation of floating down a river or stream on an inner tube.
noun
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tubes collectively
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a length of tube
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a system of tubes
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fabric in the form of a tube, used for pillowcases and some cushions; piping
Etymology
Origin of tubing
Example Sentences
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Corporate outings are up this season, Lacey says, partly because of non-ski offerings like nighttime disco tubing, which features laser lights, music and drinks around fire pits.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026
The original system, which used electric coils, failed during the legendary Ice Bowl in 1967, but the modern hydronic system, installed in 1997, relies on heated water circulated through underground tubing and is reliable.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 31, 2025
Made of plastic tubing and rope, they can be cheaply and easily made.
From BBC • Dec. 30, 2025
Dark red fluid can be seen coursing through medical tubing in another, and in a selfie Hadid’s eyes are puffy and teary.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 18, 2025
He cut off a foot of one-inch-wide aluminum tubing, and it looked awfully small.
From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam
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