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 All-in-one plunge tubs are complete systems that include a dedicated tub along with integrated cooling, water circulation, filtration and temperature controls. — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 July 2026 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
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  1. vats
  2. hookers
Noun
  • Armand tries on personalities — clingy boyfriend, conniving mastermind — and flocks to love interests like new rock star Lestat goes through vats of body glitter.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 1 July 2026
  • Catherine Roque is fermenting in concrete eggs at Mas d'Alezon, and the Cauvys at Domaine Cauvy are moving the same way, while the Vidal-Dumoulin family at Château de La Liquière is known for a gentle, low-intervention approach across some sixty parcel-by-parcel vats.
    — Paul Caputo, Forbes.com, 27 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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