bathtub

noun

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

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The police didn’t disclose how many dead animals were found inside the home, but said a rotting goat was located in the bathtub. Latoya Gayle, People.com, 23 May 2025 The robbers, dressed as police, forced their way into the glamorous Hôtel de Pourtalès, bound Kardashian with zip ties, placed her in the bathtub and escaped with her jewelry. Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2025 Houston died at the Beverly Hilton hotel on Feb. 11, 2012, after accidentally drowning in a bathtub. Jay Stahl, USA Today, 22 May 2025 At one end are king beds (which can be split into two twin beds) with mosquito net drapes, while the bathroom, with a standalone bathtub and indoor and outdoor showers, is at the other. Heather Richardson, Travel + Leisure, 18 May 2025 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 28 May. 2025.

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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