bathtub

noun

bath·​tub ˈbath-ˌtəb 

ˈbäth-

: a usually fixed tub for bathing

Examples of bathtub in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Officers arrived and found the fox inside a bathtub and safely got it out. — Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 25 June 2026

Emii was found face down inside the bathtub, which was filled with bloody water, investigators say. — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 26 June 2026

There’s a kitchenette stocked with a Nespresso machine, a deep soaking bathtub for relaxation, and sweet outdoor terrace perfect for watching the sunset or indulging in happy hour. — Kristin Braswell, Architectural Digest, 30 June 2026

In 2012, Houston accidentally drowned in her bathtub at the hotel where, hours later, Davis was throwing his famous Grammys pre-party. — Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 26 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1821, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing bathtub

• bathtub gin

Kids Definition

bathtub

noun

bath·​tub -ˌtəb 

: a tub in which to take a bath

Medical Definition

bathtub

noun

bath·​tub ˈbath-ˌtəb, ˈbȧth- 

: a usually fixed tub for bathing