bathtub

noun

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

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Keeping a tidy home often feels like a never-ending list of chores, from sweeping up crumbs after dinner to deep cleaning bathtubs and baseboards. Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025 Sophia Nuñez, 37, an acquaintance of Goudeau's, who was found shot to death in the bathtub of her west Phoenix home by her 8-year-old son on April 10, 2006. Miguel Torres, AZCentral.com, 25 Sep. 2025 There’s a kitchenette stocked with a Nespresso machine, a deep soaking bathtub for relaxation, and sweet outdoor terrace perfect for watching the sunset or indulging in happy hour. Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 23 Sep. 2025 If your hotel room doesn't have a bathtub, the shower works fine as well. Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 23 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 5 Oct. 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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