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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Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2025
This east-west design features a sleek, streamlined profile with tubular handles and decorative ties, embodying Alaïa’s commitment to sculptural form and functionality.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 11 Apr. 2025
Southern California is the birthplace of the modern roller coaster industry thanks to Disneyland’s Matterhorn Bobsleds, the world’s first tubular steel track coaster.
—Robert Niles, Oc Register, 1 Apr. 2025
Other potential safety improvements include sign pavement markings, tubular markers, channelization, and advance warning signs.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2025
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“Tubular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tubular. Accessed 22 Apr. 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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