Synonyms for

Cylindrical

Verb / sʌˈlɪndrɪkʌl / / sɪˈlɪndrɪkʌl / Another word for cylindrical — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

having the shape of a cylinder or tube

Synonyms & similar words

cylindric tubular round circular columnar barrel-shaped pipe-shaped hollow tubiform cylindroid cylindric tubulated cylindraceous barrelled barrel-like pipe-like columniform tubuliform tubulous cylinder-shaped canalicular

Synonyms by register

Formal

tubular conical prismatic rotational

Informal

round pipe-shaped can-shaped

Literary

columnar barrel-shaped

Antonyms

flat square cubical spherical planar irregular

Common collocations

  • cylindrical shape
  • cylindrical object
  • cylindrical container
  • cylindrical coordinates
  • cylindrical surface
  • cylindrical roller
  • cylindrical tank

Word family

noun cylinder
adverb cylindrically

Usage note

This adjective describes objects with the shape of a cylinder. It is commonly used in scientific, mathematical, and engineering contexts.

Example sentences

  1. The paper towel holder is cylindrical.
  2. The tin can is a cylindrical shape.
  3. The battery is cylindrical and fits inside the flashlight.
  4. The pillar is cylindrical and made of marble.
  5. The tower is cylindrical and made of steel.

Quotes

  • The Earth is not a cylinder, but a polyhedron with irregular shape.
  • Everything that is round and cylindrical must be a sausage.
  • The cylinder belongs to the family of conic sections.

Try these popular words

the and that for you with was this are have not from

Practice

Play the Word Synonyms game · Choose level (start near 1)

Worksheets

Grade 4 · Grade 5 · Grade 6

Topics

Guides

Explore more words