bathtub

noun

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

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Stay away from water and plumbing fixtures, such as sinks, bathtubs, and faucets during a thunderstorm. Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2026 Fill a bathtub or large basin with cool to lukewarm water. Katie Cloyd, Martha Stewart, 22 Apr. 2026 Viewers flooded the post with reactions ranging from heart-melting to hilariously delusional, with declarations of wanting to cuddle the bear and questions about the sheer size of his bathtub filling the comment section. Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2026 The singer was found dead in his bathtub by a housekeeper. Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 16 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bathtub

Word History

First Known Use

1821, in the meaning defined above

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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 29 Apr. 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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