: a usually fixed tub for bathing

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Olivier El Mekki, of Dijon, France, treats his bathtub as a personal plunge pool, filling it with fresh water for a day or two. Laurel Dalrymple, NPR, 31 July 2026 For this reason, vinegar is often used as an all-natural cleaning product to brighten laundry, sanitize bathtubs and showers, deodorize trash cans, and so much more. Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 31 July 2026 The suites—such as the pool-facing Royal Suite—boast a separate bathtub, living room, and small kitchenette. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 July 2026 Additionally, most air bathtubs require around 110 volts of power, and some may require a 15-amp dedicated circuit to avoid tripping the breakers in your breaker box. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 29 July 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 6 Aug. 2026.

Kids Definition

: a tub in which to take a bath

Medical Definition

: a usually fixed tub for bathing

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