bathtub

noun

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

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The bathtub has a TV built into a mirror and amenities by Acqua di Parma, Tata Harper, and John Masters Organics. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Feb. 2026 To do that, fill a bathtub or large basin with warm water and add one cup baking soda, one cup white vinegar, and a small amount of detergent. Farima Ferguson, The Spruce, 21 Feb. 2026 But whoever lies rotting in the bathtub is anyone’s guess. Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 18 Feb. 2026 Place the plant in a bathtub or shower and rinse the leaves with a gentle stream of lukewarm water. Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 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 24 Feb. 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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