1
a
: a small round container in which a product is sold
a tub of butter
b
: a wide low vessel originally formed with wooden staves, round bottom, and hoops
3
: the amount that a tub will hold
4
: an old or slow boat
tubbed; tubbing
tubber
noun
Examples of tub in a Sentence
Noun
We let the pans soak overnight in a tub of soapy water.
The bathroom has a shower and tub.
She ate the whole tub of ice cream.
Recent Examples on the Web
Sean Evans, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2024
The Emerald Ridge room, for example, has original redwood-slat walls, an antique bedstead and river views, while the sunny Rhododendron boasts period wallpaper and a claw-foot tub.
—Jackie Burrell, The Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2024
Vaseline That’s right—the classic Vaseline tub that has existed in every household since the 80s is making a comeback among the Gen Alpha and Gen Z generations.
—Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 5 Apr. 2024
Each one is an ode to Japanese interior elements, furnished with tatami mats, shoji (panels lined with rice paper) and cypress soaking tubs.
—John Wogan, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2024
Several feature the original 1930 black and white mosaic tile and six-foot cast-iron tubs.
—The Arizona Republic, 30 Mar. 2024
The bathroom features a deep soaking tub, sparkling chandelier, oversized shower, and marble floors.
—Emma Reynolds, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
Those who bring their empty tins back to the store get a $5 discount on refills and $2 off on tub refills.
—Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 22 Mar. 2024
And of course, the hotel also comes equipped with dazzling suites that offer private patios and soaking tubs for guests to enjoy.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
Katherine Alex Beaven, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2023
Fill a clean sink or tub with cool water, and mix about a teaspoon of gentle laundry detergent.
—Abigail Bailey, Good Housekeeping, 18 Jan. 2023
Secondary bedrooms with wood flooring are located at the front of the home, along with an updated bathroom that has granite counters, a vessel sink and a shower/tub with subway tile.
—Dallas News, 15 Jan. 2023
Go for the electrical cold exposure tub that consistently runs and stays cool.
—Kat Hillman | Iron Monk Solutions, The Salt Lake Tribune, 6 Dec. 2022
These soft foam shapes will stick to tub and tile when wet with water.
—Ysolt Usigan, Woman's Day, 3 Nov. 2022
First responders should place the heat stroke victim in a cold water immersion tub up to their shoulders and make the water as cold as possible with ice.
—Susan Yeargin, Chron, 1 Aug. 2022
Noun
And the Chilly Goat Valaris Terrain combo tub will accommodate any size person.
—Sean Evans, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2024
The Emerald Ridge room, for example, has original redwood-slat walls, an antique bedstead and river views, while the sunny Rhododendron boasts period wallpaper and a claw-foot tub.
—Jackie Burrell, The Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2024
Vaseline That’s right—the classic Vaseline tub that has existed in every household since the 80s is making a comeback among the Gen Alpha and Gen Z generations.
—Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 5 Apr. 2024
Each one is an ode to Japanese interior elements, furnished with tatami mats, shoji (panels lined with rice paper) and cypress soaking tubs.
—John Wogan, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2024
Several feature the original 1930 black and white mosaic tile and six-foot cast-iron tubs.
—The Arizona Republic, 30 Mar. 2024
The bathroom features a deep soaking tub, sparkling chandelier, oversized shower, and marble floors.
—Emma Reynolds, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
Those who bring their empty tins back to the store get a $5 discount on refills and $2 off on tub refills.
—Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 22 Mar. 2024
And of course, the hotel also comes equipped with dazzling suites that offer private patios and soaking tubs for guests to enjoy.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
Verb
Wet the items thoroughly and fill the sink or tub up so the water is covering half of the clothing.
—Katherine Alex Beaven, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2023
Fill a clean sink or tub with cool water, and mix about a teaspoon of gentle laundry detergent.
—Abigail Bailey, Good Housekeeping, 18 Jan. 2023
Secondary bedrooms with wood flooring are located at the front of the home, along with an updated bathroom that has granite counters, a vessel sink and a shower/tub with subway tile.
—Dallas News, 15 Jan. 2023
Go for the electrical cold exposure tub that consistently runs and stays cool.
—Kat Hillman | Iron Monk Solutions, The Salt Lake Tribune, 6 Dec. 2022
These soft foam shapes will stick to tub and tile when wet with water.
—Ysolt Usigan, Woman's Day, 3 Nov. 2022
First responders should place the heat stroke victim in a cold water immersion tub up to their shoulders and make the water as cold as possible with ice.
—Susan Yeargin, Chron, 1 Aug. 2022
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'tub.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Dictionary Entries Near tub
Cite this Entry
“Tub.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tub. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
Copy CitationKids Definition
tub
1 of 2 noun1
: a wide low container
2
: an old or slow boat
3
a
: bathtub
b
4
: the amount that a tub will hold
tub
2 of 2 verb
tubbed; tubbing
: to wash or bathe in a tub
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share