: a usually fixed tub for bathing

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Modern comforts are discreet and well-judged, such as the freestanding clay bathtubs in some suites. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Aug. 2026 There’s a roll-top bathtub for evening soaking, while two separate sitting rooms (one with a mud room, the other a private drinking room) keep the antique furniture and board games close at hand. Katharine Sohn, Architectural Digest, 6 Aug. 2026 The layered image showed the actress appearing to relax inside a rounded bathtub while the surrounding ocean, palm trees and outdoor pool reflected across the glass. Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2026 According to locals, the water leaves stains in bathtubs and makes home amenities such as jacuzzis uninviting. Joan Murray, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bathtub

Word History

First Known Use

1821, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bathtub was in 1821

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“Bathtub.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bathtub. Accessed 12 Aug. 2026.

Kids Definition

: a tub in which to take a bath

Medical Definition

: a usually fixed tub for bathing

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