tubing

[ too-bing, tyoo- ]

noun

1. material in the form of a tube:

   glass tubing.

2. tubes collectively.
3. a piece of tube:

   two feet of copper tubing.

4. Also called inner-tubing. the sport or recreation of floating down a river or stream on an inner tube.

tubing

/ ˈtjuːbɪŋ /

noun

1. tubes collectively
2. a length of tube
3. a system of tubes
4. fabric in the form of a tube, used for pillowcases and some cushions; piping

Word History and Origins

Origin of tubing¹

First recorded in 1835–45; tube + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

In another enclosure, Mozart, a three-legged gray fox with no spleen, peered warily from a tunnel of corrugated tubing.

From Los Angeles Times

Mountain High has three mountains, an ice rink and Yeti’s Snowplay, which includes tubing and sledding for young ones.

From Los Angeles Times

Mountain High has three mountains for skiers and boarders, an ice rink for skaters and Yeti’s Snowplay, which includes tubing and sledding for young ones.

From Los Angeles Times

James Beard award-winning chef Naomi Pomeroy’s body has been recovered nearly four days after her fatal inner tubing accident.

From Salon

Acclaimed Portland chef, restaurateur and cookbook author Naomi Pomeroy has died by drowning after being involved in an inner tubing accident over the weekend.

From Salon

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