1
a
: a small round container in which a product is sold
a tub of butter
b
: a wide low vessel originally formed with wooden staves, round bottom, and hoops
3
: the amount that a tub will hold
4
: an old or slow boat
tubbed; tubbing
tubber
noun
Examples of tub in a Sentence
Noun
We let the pans soak overnight in a tub of soapy water.
The bathroom has a shower and tub.
She ate the whole tub of ice cream.
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C. Michael White, The Conversation, 14 Feb. 2025
The ground level offers two en-suite bedrooms, while upstairs, the primary suite features a private ocean-view lanai, a wet bar and a bathroom with a soaking tub and large walk-in shower.
—David Caraccio, Sacramento Bee, 13 Feb. 2025
Kristin Braswell, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2023
Wet the items thoroughly and fill the sink or tub up so the water is covering half of the clothing.
—Katherine Alex Beaven, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2023
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Noun
Every baby food product packaged in jars, pouches, tubs and boxes sold in California must carry a QR code on its label that consumers can scan to check the most recent heavy metal readings, although many are not yet complying.
—C. Michael White, The Conversation, 14 Feb. 2025
The ground level offers two en-suite bedrooms, while upstairs, the primary suite features a private ocean-view lanai, a wet bar and a bathroom with a soaking tub and large walk-in shower.
—David Caraccio, Sacramento Bee, 13 Feb. 2025
Verb
Excellence Punta Cana Excellence Punta Cana Excellence Punta Cana
The vibe: Jetsetter seclusion
Top amenities: Swim-up bar, a spa with hydrotherapy tubs
What's included: Meals, beverages, activities
Price tag: $$
Grab a seat at a cabana shaded by palapas and verdant tropical forests.
—Kristin Braswell, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2023
Wet the items thoroughly and fill the sink or tub up so the water is covering half of the clothing.
—Katherine Alex Beaven, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2023
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“Tub.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tub. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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tub
1 of 2 noun1
: a wide low container
2
: an old or slow boat
3
a
: bathtub
b
4
: the amount that a tub will hold
tub
2 of 2 verb
tubbed; tubbing
: to wash or bathe in a tub
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