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Definition of tubing

tubing

/ˈtuː.bɪŋ/
tub · ing
Plural:tubings
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tubing Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A length or system of tubes or pipes made of metal, plastic, rubber, or glass, used for conveying fluids, gases, or protecting wiring.

Example

"The technician replaced the worn rubber tubing connected to the laboratory burner."

2

The recreational activity of floating down a river, sliding over snow, or being towed behind a boat on an inflated inner tube.

Example

"On hot summer afternoons, families gather along the shallow river for tubing."

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• Nearby Words

tubesnout
tubful
tubifex
tubing
tubist
tubular
tubule

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the early 17th century from the noun tube (derived via French from Latin tubus, meaning 'pipe' or 'conduit') and the suffix -ing.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tubing. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tubing
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