Tube: meaning, definitions and examples
๐บ
tube
[ tjuหb ]
transportation
A long, hollow cylinder of metal, plastic, glass, etc., for holding or transporting something, chiefly liquids or gases.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The toothpaste comes in a tube.
- She used a tube to water the plants.
- We took the subway through the tunnel.
technology
A device consisting of a glass tube containing an electron-emitting cathode, a fluorescent screen, and a metal plate, used to display images in televisions, monitors, etc.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She watched the movie on the tube.
- The old TV had a small tube.
informal
Watch television, especially for a prolonged period.
Synonyms
binge-watch, watch TV
Examples of usage
- She loves to tube for hours on end.
- He decided to tube instead of going out.
Translations
Translations of the word "tube" in other languages:
๐ต๐น tubo
- cano
- tubo de ensaio
๐ฎ๐ณ เคจเคฒเฅ
- เคชเคพเคเคช
- เคเฅเคฏเฅเคฌ
๐ฉ๐ช Rohr
- Rรถhre
- Schlauch
๐ฎ๐ฉ tabung
๐บ๐ฆ ัััะฑะบะฐ
- ัััะฑะฐ
- ััะฑะธะบ
๐ต๐ฑ rurka
- tuba
- rura
๐ฏ๐ต ใใฅใผใ
- ็ฎก
- ่ฉฆ้จ็ฎก
๐ซ๐ท tube
๐ช๐ธ tubo
- caรฑo
- tubo de ensayo
๐น๐ท boru
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ด
- ํ๋ธ
- ํ์ดํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฃูุจูุจ
๐จ๐ฟ trubka
- trubice
- roura
๐ธ๐ฐ trubka
- trubica
- rรบrka
๐จ๐ณ ็ฎก
๐ธ๐ฎ cev
- tuba
- cevi
๐ฎ๐ธ rรถr
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัาฏััะบ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ boru
๐ฒ๐ฝ tubo
- caรฑo
- tubo de ensayo
Word origin
The word 'tube' originated in the late Middle English period, referring to a pipe or hollow cylinder. It is derived from the Latin word 'tuba', which means 'trumpet' or 'tube'. Over time, the term expanded to encompass various cylindrical objects, including those used for transportation and technology. In modern usage, 'tube' is commonly associated with television screens, reflecting the evolution of technology and media.
See also: tubes.