bathtub

noun

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

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The shower head and bath fittings were gold plated and a glass door fit snugly between the edge of the bathtub and the shower to prevent water from spilling out everywhere. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026 On yet another stage, a set acting as a Detroit basement is decorated with bathtubs and grimy plastic curtains made to look like the lair of a vampire group called the Fang Gang. Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 2 June 2026 Grab a melamine sponge and get rid of stubborn bathtub stains in a jiffy. Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 1 June 2026 The adjoining bathroom rivals the square footage of most New York City apartments, featuring a walk-in closet, massive shower, bathtub, and separate toilet room. Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 28 May 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 9 Jun. 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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