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
  3. draggers
Noun
  • After fermentation the wine was aged on the lees in stainless steel vats with frequent stirring of the fine lees.
    — Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Some carts were stacked high with metal steamers, while others held vats of boiling water to blanch tender stalks of gai lan.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 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
Noun
  • Some trawlers, such as those targeting arrowtooth flounder, are bottom draggers.
    — Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of draggers

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“Tubs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tubs. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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