tubular

American

[too-byuh-ler, tyoo-] / ˈtu bjə lər, ˈtju- /

adjective

having the form or shape of a tube; tubiform.
of or relating to a tube or tubes.
characterized by or consisting of tubes.

tubular British

/ ˈtjuːbjʊlə /

adjective

Also: tubiform. having the form of a tube or tubes
of or relating to a tube or tubing

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Etymology

Origin of tubular

1665–75; < New Latin tubulāris; see tubule, -ar ¹

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McCarthy bought his foam pillow, which has tubular spaces for ventilation, five years ago for about £50.

From BBC ● Sep. 27, 2026

Six years later, he unveiled a lightweight “Soybean Car,” built from 14 soy-derived plastic panels attached to a tubular steel frame.

From Salon ● Sep. 13, 2026

Inside these stretched cells, the team identified multiple long tubular structures, each spanning tens of micrometers.

From Science Daily ● Dec. 3, 2025

Sometimes it is obvious: large tubular casings left behind on a nearby sidewalk.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 29, 2025

Except for the buzz of the tubular lights, the place went completely silent.

From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx

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