tubular
2 antonyms for tubular — opposites grouped by meaning.
Adj — Shaped like a tube; hollow and cylindrical.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. adj
Shaped like a tube; hollow and cylindrical.
“The bridge was supported by a series of tubular steel beams.”
Antonyms
How to use tubular
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
tubular steel
tubular frame
The "awesome" sense is dated slang, strongly associated with 1980s surf and valley-speak; using it now usually reads as a deliberate throwback.
Etymology
From Latin tubulus ("small tube") plus -ar. The slang sense meaning "awesome" comes from surfing culture, describing the hollow, tube-like curl of a great wave — and became a catchphrase of 1980s surfer and valley-girl slang.
Full origin of tubular →Frequently asked questions
What does “tubular” mean?
The word “tubular” means shaped like a tube; hollow and cylindrical.
How do you pronounce “tubular”?
“Tubular” is pronounced TYOOB-yuu-luh (/ˈt(j)ubjələɹ/ in IPA).
How do you use “tubular” in a sentence?
Here is “tubular” used in a sentence: “The bridge was supported by a series of tubular steel beams.”
What is another word for “tubular”?
Words with a similar meaning to “tubular” include cannular, tubiform, tuboid and tuboidal.
What part of speech is “tubular”?
“Tubular” is an adjective.
Where does the word “tubular” come from?
The word “tubular” dates back to around 1980 and comes from Latin.
Is “tubular” a common word?
“Tubular” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “tubular” have?
“Tubular” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: shaped like a tube; hollow and cylindrical.
