bathtub

noun

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

Examples of bathtub in a Sentence

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There’s a walk-in closet and large bathroom with both a shower and bathtub. Miami Herald, 18 Oct. 2025 How To Clean Oven Racks With Dish Detergent To clean oven racks using dish detergent, Fierman suggests doing the scrubbing in your bathtub. Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2025 Exploring the human washing machine The New machine looks like a sleek, oversized bathtub with a canopy that envelops the user. Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2025 In a sneak peek aired on GMA, Swift is seen attempting to relax after a show, filling up a giant marble bathtub while still wearing one of her glittery stage outfits. Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 13 Oct. 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 22 Oct. 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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