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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The tubular white, blue or purple flowers attract hummingbirds to the porch.
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 4 May 2026
Large tubular flowers in a rainbow of colors cover tall spikes in late spring through mid summer, making foxglove a standout in the early garden.
—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 27 Apr. 2026
Scored only by drum machine, a single synth, chimes, and tubular bells, the song’s straightforward tale sounds dramatically magnificent in spite of its spareness.
—Billie Bugara, Pitchfork, 26 Apr. 2026
Their charming tubular flowers attract butterflies and hummingbirds.
—Teresa Woodard, Midwest Living, 21 Apr. 2026
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 4 May 2026
Large tubular flowers in a rainbow of colors cover tall spikes in late spring through mid summer, making foxglove a standout in the early garden.
—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 27 Apr. 2026
Scored only by drum machine, a single synth, chimes, and tubular bells, the song’s straightforward tale sounds dramatically magnificent in spite of its spareness.
—Billie Bugara, Pitchfork, 26 Apr. 2026
Their charming tubular flowers attract butterflies and hummingbirds.
—Teresa Woodard, Midwest Living, 21 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for tubular
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“Tubular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tubular. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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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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