tubs

noun

plural of tub
1
as in vats

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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
  • And over at the Island Noodles booth, owner Parker Lake, who is Hawaiian by birth, stirred up huge vats of teriyaki chicken noodles in a flaming wok.
    — John Ramos, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Co-founder and seventh-generation perfumer Aurélien Guichard was inspired by the massive metal vats that create lavender oil at Provence distillation factories.
    — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 7 Aug. 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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