Definition of TUBULAR

tubular

Adjective Satellite

  • constituting a tube; having hollow tubes (as for the passage of fluids)

Adj

  • Shaped like a tube.
  • Relating to, or composed of, tubes or tubules.
  • Cool, awesome.

Adjective

  • Having the form of a tube or cylinder; composed of tubes.

Examples

  • The tubular layout of his Scrabble rack suggested a need for more diverse letters.
  • tubular bell

Origin / Etymology

From Latin tubulus + -ar. By surface analysis, tubule + -ar. The sense meaning "cool" or "awesome" is believed to be a figurative extension originating in surfing lingo, from the way that an excellent wave encloses a surfer within tubular walls of water.

Synonyms

cannular, tube-shaped, tubelike, vasiform, tubiform, tuboid, tuboidal

Scrabble Score: 9

tubular: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
tubular: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
tubular: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 13

tubular: valid Words With Friends Word