What is tubular? How to use in English

Definition & pronunciation of tubular

tubularadjective

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/ˈtjuːbjələ(r)//ˈtuːbjələr/

Where does the word tubular come from?

The word "tubular" has its origin in the Latin word "tubulus," meaning "small tube." This term was later adopted into Middle English as "tubular," referring to something shaped like a tube. In the 17th and 18th centuries, "tubular" was used in architecture and engineering to describe structures with tube-like shapes, such as columns and arches. In the mid-20th century, "tubular" gained popularity in the surfer and skateboarding cultures, where it was used to describe something that was cool, radical, or awesome. The term was often used to describe something that was impressive, innovative, or exciting, such as a particularly gnarly wave or a sick skateboarding trick. Today, "tubular" is still used in these contexts, but it has also evolved to encompass a broader range of meanings, including something that is fashionable, stylish, or trendy.

Vocabulary summary tubular

typeadjective

meaningtubular

exampletubular bridge

meaningtubular

exampletubular boiler: tube boiler

Example of vocabulary tubularnamespace

meaning

made of tubes or of parts that are like tubes in shape

  • a tubular metal chair
meaning

like a tube in shape

Synonyms and related words for tubular


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