bathtub

noun

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

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Remove the liner and lay it in the bathtub or in a large sink filled with cold water and ½ cup of vinegar. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2025 Other items listed in the top 20 product groups responsible for injuries included exercise equipment, cans, basketballs, ladders, desks, rugs and bathtubs. Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025 Others have bathtubs with lower lips, grab bars and chairs available upon request. Eve Chen, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025 Additional suite amenities include sofa beds, lake-view balconies, separate living areas, and bathrooms with freestanding bathtubs and double vanities. Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 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 15 Sep. 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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