bathtub

noun

bath·​tub ˈbath-ˌtəb 

ˈbäth-

: a usually fixed tub for bathing

Examples of bathtub in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

They were found fatally stabbed and submerged in a bathtub full of water at a family shelter in the Bronx in November 2022, according to the outlets. — Melina Khan, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026

Andrea Yates, the Texas mother who drowned her five children in their bathtub in 2001, was found not guilty by reason of insanity in a 2006 retrial. — Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 1 Sep. 2026

Key Takeaways Clean your bathtub weekly to prevent soap scum, stains, and hard water buildup. — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 26 Aug. 2026

Showstopper marble bathrooms have walk-in showers spanning almost the entire length of the room, freestanding bathtubs, and outdoor showers in verdant courtyards. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 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