noun Uncommon

tubing

Tubing (noun) means Tubes collectively, or a length or system of connected tubes. Example: “The plumber replaced the corroded copper tubing under the sink.”

noun

Tubes collectively, or a length or system of connected tubes.

"The plumber replaced the corroded copper tubing under the sink."

The recreational activity of riding an inflatable inner tube down a river or a snowy slope.

"The resort added a tubing hill for families who wanted a break from skiing."

How to use tubing

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither tube-shaped piping as a material, or the activity of floating/sliding on an inner tube.

Common pairings

copper tubing go tubing tubing hill

Word forms

tubings plural

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Etymology

From tube + the suffix -ing.

Synonyms

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tube

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Frequently asked questions

What does “tubing” mean?

The word “tubing” means tubes collectively, or a length or system of connected tubes. In plain terms, either tube-shaped piping as a material, or the activity of floating/sliding on an inner tube.

How do you use “tubing” in a sentence?

Here is “tubing” used in a sentence: “The plumber replaced the corroded copper tubing under the sink.”

What part of speech is “tubing”?

“Tubing” is a noun.

Is “tubing” a common word?

“Tubing” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “tubing” have?

“Tubing” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: tubes collectively, or a length or system of connected tubes.

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