bathtub

noun

bath·​tub ˈbath-ˌtəb 

ˈbäth-

: a usually fixed tub for bathing

Examples of bathtub in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The other method is hand-washing the blanket in a bathtub with cool water and a wool detergent. — Ashley Poskin, Martha Stewart, 20 Sep. 2026

The bedroom is equally polished, anchored by a four-poster bed and featuring an ensuite suite bathroom that’s equipped with a small fireplace, pink marble sink, and a copper bathtub accented by wood cabinetry. — Katharine Sohn, Architectural Digest, 18 Sep. 2026

This will allow your little one to clean and play safely in a standard adult-sized bathtub. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026

This boasts a bathtub/shower, rather than just a shower, which is always a nice luxury in a tiny house. — New Atlas, 16 Sep. 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