bathtub

noun

bath·​tub ˈbath-ˌtəb 

ˈbäth-

: a usually fixed tub for bathing

Examples of bathtub in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

There are also Roman-style mosaic bathtubs for an Instagram picture worth a thousand words. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 July 2026

There, deputies discovered that Bland had drowned her daughter Emii in a bathtub, according to an arrest report. — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026

Lewinski strangled his ex-girlfriend at his home and initially left her body in the bathtub before putting it in the basement, the prosecutor’s office said. — Ben Brachfeld, PEOPLE, 14 July 2026

Currently, basic Medicare, the public health insurer of many adults over 65, does not cover grab bars, categorizing them like nonslip flooring or bathtub seats as convenience items rather than medical necessities. — Panashe Matemba-Mutasa, Mercury News, 13 July 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