bathtub

noun

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

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Beds are plump, bathtubs are deep and all are designed to optimize the island’s brilliant natural light. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Mar. 2026 The outdoor rotenburo bathtub is like having your very own spa. Payton Turkeltaub, Vogue, 12 Mar. 2026 Fill your bathtub to ensure a safe supply of drinking water. Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 12 Mar. 2026 Beyond that, the culture around it exists—tragic love stories to watch, songs to weep over in the bathtub, novels to turn to. Literary Hub, 11 Mar. 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 20 Mar. 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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