bathtub

noun

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

Examples of bathtub in a Sentence

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In autumn, leaves and litter clog the storm drains; even a light shower can turn her block into a bathtub. Eric Klinenberg, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026 The bathrooms typically feature standing showers but the suite is home to a bathtub. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Apr. 2026 Keith McNally should get some credit for the bathtub in the middle of Nick Poe’s 1,500-square-foot loft on the Lower East Side. Wendy Goodman, Curbed, 4 Apr. 2026 ZaRah also offers wet rooms for scrubs, a bathtub, a jacuzzi and sauna. Reg Chapman, CBS News, 4 Apr. 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 6 Apr. 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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