bathtub

noun

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

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Singer-songwriter Jim Morrison, who was the lead vocalist of the rock group the Doors, was found dead in a Paris bathtub at age 27. USA Today, 17 June 2026 When the Sea Hag has Tom trapped in his bathtub, Wyck shows up in the nick of time to blast her to oblivion. Ben Travers, IndieWire, 17 June 2026 There's also a bunk room with three twin beds and a full bed (and a private bathroom, with a huge bathtub). Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 June 2026 To soak your clothes prior to washing, fill a bucket or your bathtub with cool to warm water and add 1 cup of vinegar before immersing your clothes into the solution. Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 14 June 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 18 Jun. 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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