plural tubs
1
: a wide container used to hold something
a tub of margarine/butter
We let the pans soak overnight in a tub of soapy water.
2
US
: bathtub
The bathroom has a shower and tub.
3
: the amount that a tub will hold
She ate the whole tub of ice cream.
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“Tub.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/tub. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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