bathtub

noun

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

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The huge bathroom is fitted with his and hers rain showers and sinks, and a large travertine marble bathtub in the middle. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 2026 Although bath toys get a good dose of soap and bubbles too, frequent exposure to a humid, wet bathtub is not good for them. Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 10 June 2026 The extra-wide model provides a spacious interior that includes a large living area, a generous kitchen, and even a bathtub. New Atlas, 10 June 2026 Deputies also recovered firearms, including one hidden in a bathtub and another found on the roof. Reeti Malhotra, Sacbee.com, 8 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 12 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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