bathtub

noun

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

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The Cottage Interior From a classic sloped ceiling to the iconic bathtub, Small focused on the details to get the replica as close to the real deal as possible. Bryce Jones, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Dec. 2024 Alice removes Max from his crib and attempts to drown him in the bathtub. Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 13 Dec. 2024 Emotions run high after Maggie discovers Nick's affair with Alice, but their tense conversation is abruptly interrupted when their daughter Isla finds Alice placing Max in the bathtub. Jordana Comiter, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024 The plumber decided to run the drain for the basement bathtub so the waste water would have to flow an extra seven feet upstream, make a 180-degree bend, and then finally start to head to the septic tank. Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 7 Dec. 2024 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

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“Bathtub.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bathtub. Accessed 2 Jan. 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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