bathtub

noun

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

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The bathroom features a circular shower with a skylight in the center, double vanities, a stone bathtub set by the window, as well as a side door leading to an outdoor shower. Rebekah Peppler, Travel + Leisure, 19 Sep. 2025 In one photo, the girl is seen naked in a bathtub with an adult male wearing shorts, whom the special agent believes is Silva, according to the statement. Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025 There’s a dude throwing back a tallboy in the empty bathtub. Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 18 Sep. 2025 Place them in a sink or bathtub filled with warm water and a couple drops of dishwashing soap and baking soda. Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bathtub

Word History

First Known Use

1821, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bathtub was in 1821

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“Bathtub.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bathtub. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

bathtub

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

Medical Definition

bathtub

noun
: a usually fixed tub for bathing

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