tube — a long hollow cylinder used for conveying or holding something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a long hollow cylinder used for conveying or holding something
Pronunciation (IPA): /tuːb/
Example Sentences
- My hamster loves running through the plastic tubes in his cage.
- The London tube system can be confusing for first-time visitors.
- She rolled up the poster and put it in a cardboard tube.
tube
NOUN[/tuːb/]
a long hollow cylinder used for conveying or holding something
He squeezes the last bit of toothpaste from the tube before bed.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin tubus, meaning 'pipe' or 'tube'. It originated from the cylindrical structures used by ancient Romans to transport water, reflecting practical engineering terminology from classical antiquity.
Breakdown
tubus (Latin: pipe, tube) + -e (nominative singular ending) = tube. The Latin root tubus is of uncertain ultimate origin but was firmly established in Roman vocabulary for any hollow cylindrical conduit.
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📝Examples
“My hamster loves running through the plastic tubes in his cage.”
“The London tube system can be confusing for first-time visitors.”
“She rolled up the poster and put it in a cardboard tube.”
“The cat got stuck in the tube slide at the playground.”
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