Definitions for Tuba

Tuba tu·ba

Spelling: [too-buh, tyoo-]
IPA: /ˈtu bə, ˈtyu-/

Tuba is a 4 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 6 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 8 points.

You can make 32 anagrams from letters in Tuba (abtu).

Definitions for Tuba

noun

  1. Music. a valved, brass wind instrument having a low range. an organ reed stop of large scale with tones of exceptional power. an ancient Roman trumpet.
  2. Meteorology. funnel cloud.

Origin of Tuba

1850-55; Latin: trumpet; akin to tube

Examples for Tuba

That left only the tuba for the Irishman, and it was so big that he could hardly manage it.

In Taipei, Taiwan, a Bach flash mob consisting of cellists and tuba players took over a train.

The tuba is a plant the juice of which has strong narcotic properties.

Arabic, el Nafir, a sort of straight Moorish trumpet or tuba.

This liquid, known as tuba, is a favourite beverage among the natives.

tuba had been living at Moancoppy, and had left on account of the excitement.

The effect of the tuba ringing up into the dome is magnificent.

And, of course, there was an abundance of betel, cocoa wine and tuba.

He played a bit of flute (and for a brief stint, tuba) in the high school band with just a rudimentary sense of the instruments.

On the boards below was spread a banquet of rice and tuba for the multitude.

Word Value for Tuba
Scrable

6

Words with friends

8

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