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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Tornado sirens and weather alerts send us to shelter in our bathtub from spring into summer, when hurricane season begins and then runs into fall. Erin Austen Abbott, The Atlantic, 1 Feb. 2026 Their characters’ father, who wants to die, is lying in a bathtub waiting to say goodbye. Daniel D'addario, Variety, 1 Feb. 2026 Drinks come in ridiculous glasses—like a copper bathtub complete with a rubber ducky—the music is blasting, and the entire restaurant is there to have a good time. Molly Barstein, Vogue, 1 Feb. 2026 The Suite Deluxe comes with an in-room bathtub, sitting behind a king-size bed. Gisela Williams, Travel + Leisure, 31 Jan. 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 3 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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