tubs

noun

plural of tub
1
as in vats

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2
as in gondolas

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Recent Examples of tubs Select between standard and custom tubs and know whether the tub will be used for soaking, kids, or quick showers. — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tubs
  1. vats
  2. hookers
Noun
  • That’s what was cooking in the vats.
    — Paige Williams, New Yorker, 22 June 2026
  • The liquid inside is a joven tequila aged 28 months in French oak vats from the Forest of Tronçais, curated by Master Distiller Viridiana Tinoco.
    — Lilian Raji, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Definition of vats
Noun
  • Well, yes, there were also hookers and tequila girls and whatever else was going on in those offices.
    — Lacey Rose, HollywoodReporter, 17 Nov. 2025
Definition of hookers

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