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
Kira Turnbull, Travel + Leisure, 19 Apr. 2024
On day two, the fit young Case had donned some of Haldane’s extra-large clothing and shoes and clambered into a water tub inside the chamber, with water that was 50 degrees Fahrenheit and large blocks of ice chained to the bottom.
—Rachel Lance, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Apr. 2024
Officers also searched tubs that were in the vehicle, finding documents including tax forms, a Social Security card and a W-2, all of which had Elders’ name on them.
—James Hartley, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Apr. 2024
The guest suite, with its own bathroom and Jacuzzi tub, sits on the other side of the house.
—David Caraccio, Sacramento Bee, 10 Apr. 2024
The latter, in particular, feels especially suited to runners—each treatment room has its own hydrotherapy tub for warm soaks, and the spa menu includes the Boston Energy hot stone massage.
—Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Apr. 2024
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
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
The exterior of the 19th-century building is reminiscent of Victorian manor houses, with lovely details like gilded mirrors and claw foot tubs in its 17 guestrooms.
—Kira Turnbull, Travel + Leisure, 19 Apr. 2024
On day two, the fit young Case had donned some of Haldane’s extra-large clothing and shoes and clambered into a water tub inside the chamber, with water that was 50 degrees Fahrenheit and large blocks of ice chained to the bottom.
—Rachel Lance, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Apr. 2024
Officers also searched tubs that were in the vehicle, finding documents including tax forms, a Social Security card and a W-2, all of which had Elders’ name on them.
—James Hartley, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Apr. 2024
The guest suite, with its own bathroom and Jacuzzi tub, sits on the other side of the house.
—David Caraccio, Sacramento Bee, 10 Apr. 2024
The latter, in particular, feels especially suited to runners—each treatment room has its own hydrotherapy tub for warm soaks, and the spa menu includes the Boston Energy hot stone massage.
—Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Apr. 2024
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
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
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“Tub.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tub. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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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
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