bathtub

noun

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

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If not, keep your suitcase in the bathtub. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026 Each is designed to be opulent yet cozy, with décor hinting at the Portuguese royalty that inspired it, so expect antique furniture, high ceilings, plush velvet headboards, oversized chandeliers, and, in some cases, freestanding bathtubs placed strategically alongside the windows. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Jan. 2026 The star of the excavation was a Roman-era marble bathtub, along with a fragment of a male statue's torso that was later reused as a paving stone. Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 2 Jan. 2026 Another favorite touch was the lightwell in the bathroom, with a window next to the bathtub that revealed the stone retaining wall. Hannah Walhout, Travel + Leisure, 30 Dec. 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 6 Jan. 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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