bathtub

noun

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

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But my favorite was room 408, a Regal Suite category, which came with a huge circular bathtub in the center of the room and is commonly used as a honeymoon suite. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Oct. 2026 Dove’s new fragrance is literally the soap in perfume for—a floral, powdery concoction that brings me right back to my childhood bathtub. — James Manso, Allure, 23 Oct. 2026 Place cooler in a bathtub and pour in cold water to cover turkey. — Alton Brown, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Oct. 2026 Carter, the younger brother of Backstreet Boys member Nick Carter, was found dead in his bathtub at his home in Lancaster, California, in November 2022. — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2026 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

Phrases Containing bathtub

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bathtub

noun
bath·​tub -ˌtəb How to pronounce bathtub (audio)
: a tub in which to take a bath

Medical Definition

bathtub

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