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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Certain lots were found to have internal tubing tears, which risk under-delivering insulin to patients.
From Barron's • Apr. 30, 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
He took out a piece of surgical tubing and said, “Put this in your mouth.”
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 15, 2025
This scenic stretch of Texas Hill Country, usually a destination for tubing and camping, became the site of one of the state’s deadliest flood events in years.
From Salon • Jul. 4, 2025
“I was afraid of this. The IV won’t work,” Patrice said, scowling at the rubber tubing.
From "Endangered" by Eliot Schrefer
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