# tubing

/ˈtubɪŋ/ (US) · /tjˈuːbɪŋ/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/tubing
Updated: 2026-05-07

## Definition

a system of long, hollow pipes used to carry liquids or gases. It can also mean the activity of floating down a river on a large, air-filled ring.

For teachers: a series or system of tubes; also refers to the recreational activity of riding on an inner tube, especially on water or snow.

## Examples

- The mechanic replaced the old rubber tubing in the engine.
- We spent the hot Saturday afternoon tubing down the river with a group of friends.
- The laboratory setup required specialized glass tubing to safely transport the corrosive chemicals between the various pressurized chambers.

## Usage notes

- Uncountable when referring to the material or the activity; individual pieces are usually called 'tubes'.

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