cylindrical

adjective

cy·​lin·​dri·​cal sə-ˈlin-dri-kəl How to pronounce cylindrical (audio)
variants or less commonly cylindric
sə-ˈlin-drik How to pronounce cylindrical (audio)
Synonyms of cylindricalnext
: relating to or having the form or properties of a cylinder
cylindrically
sə-ˈlin-dri-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce cylindrical (audio)
adverb

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In the double-height living room, a monumental polished-stone fireplace anchors the space, while a freestanding cylindrical wine display transforms bottle storage into a sculptural element in the dining area. — Mark David, Robb Report, 11 Aug. 2026 In the center of the room, a few feet from the spiral staircase covered in chili pepper string lights, a dozen people simmered in the navel-high spa waters of a cylindrical tub. — Literary Hub, 11 Aug. 2026 Throughout the night, a massive cylindrical lighting-and-video rig loomed above the stage, descending toward the performers, rising into the rafters and continually changing the dimensions of the space around them. — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 10 Aug. 2026 The ten-foot-long, 940-pound drum has a single-piece cylindrical soundbox slit in half longitudinally. — Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 10 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cylindrical

Word History

First Known Use

1646, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of cylindrical was in 1646

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“Cylindrical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cylindrical. Accessed 17 Aug. 2026.

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