Meaning & Definition of word "Tube"
Tube
/tjuːb/
noun:
- 1. A cylindrical container or conduit used for holding or transporting substances.
- Example: She bought a tube of toothpaste from the store.
- 2. A long, hollow object, typically made of plastic or metal, which can be used for various purposes, including as a pipe.
- Example: The plumber used a tube to connect the two water faucets.
- 3. An underground or elevated train system, commonly known as the subway.
- Example: He took the tube to work every day.
- 4. A part of a plant or flower that is shaped like a hollow cylinder.
- Example: The honeybee is attracted to the tube-shaped flowers for nectar.
verb:
- 1. To place an object into a tube or to make something tube-shaped.
- Example: They decided to tube the samples for easier transport.
Etymology
●Late Middle English: from Latin 'tubus', from Greek 'toubos'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
the tube:
Refers to the underground railway system in London.
in a tube:
Describes something packaged in a cylindrical container.
tube of toothpaste:
A common container used for storing toothpaste.
Related Words
cylinder:
A three-dimensional shape with circular ends and a uniform cross-section.
pipe:
A hollow cylinder that transports fluids or gases.
canister:
A container for holding liquids or gases.
Slang Meanings of tube
Meaning: A slang term for a video sharing platform, particularly YouTube.
● Example Sentence: I watched that funny video on the tube.
Meaning: In some contexts, refers to the act of using a tube to ingest drugs.
● Example Sentence: He was caught in the bathroom using the tube.