bathtub

noun

bath·​tub ˈbath-ˌtəb How to pronounce bathtub (audio)
ˈbäth-
: a usually fixed tub for bathing

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Additionally, a host’s kitchen is not necessarily the space to engage in complicated cooking projects, and avoid luxuriating in a deep bathtub for hours (unless expressly discussed beforehand). Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Martha Stewart, 15 Feb. 2026 The home is ideal for couples or solo travelers looking to unplug, with peaceful nooks throughout (including a highly Instagrammable bathtub facing the water). Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 15 Feb. 2026 Place the toilet brush in the bathtub to dry before returning it to the holder. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026 Police allege that the father was found talking on the phone down the hall when family members discovered that the child was unresponsive in the bathtub. Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 12 Feb. 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 18 Feb. 2026.

Kids Definition

bathtub

noun
bath·​tub -ˌtəb How to pronounce bathtub (audio)
: a tub in which to take a bath

Medical Definition

bathtub

noun
: a usually fixed tub for bathing

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