bathtub

noun

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

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Yarborough’s body was discovered in the bathtub of his home around 5 p.m. August 26, 2007. Gina Barton, USA Today, 2 May 2025 Kardashian told investigators she was taken to a bathroom and placed in the bathtub. Nicolas Vaux-Montagny and Sylvie Corbet, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2025 The lodge consists of 26 contemporary white gers, or yurts, ranging from premium tents with en suite bathtubs to spaces with multiple single beds, perfect for groups of friends. AFAR Media, 25 Apr. 2025 Read Next California 7-year-old girl found dead in apartment bathtub, CA officials say. Sara Schilling, Sacbee.com, 22 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bathtub

Word History

First Known Use

1821, in the meaning defined above

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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 7 May. 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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