bathtub

noun

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

Examples of bathtub in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The ultra-plush material is designed to absorb excess water, which is ideal for a rug that goes right next to your shower or bathtub. Rachel Trujillo, Southern Living, 6 Apr. 2024 Soap scum can accumulate in your bathtub, your shower curtain, your sink, and your clothes, leaving them feeling stiff or looking slightly dingy. Sophia Panych, Allure, 2 Apr. 2024 Glo Pals drop into the water and light up, which appears to help relax autistic kiddos and other young children who otherwise may not feel secure in the bathtub. Christin Perry, Parents, 29 Mar. 2024 At this rustic, remote little resort, visitors can soak in reclaimed bathtubs fed by pure mineral water, dance to live music under the stars, and sleep in a bus that was used to follow the Grateful Dead on tour. Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 28 Mar. 2024 In the picture, the former talk show host is captured outdoors, sitting in a running bathtub with a big smile, her head lifted towards the sky, and her arms covering her chest. Hanna Flanagan, Peoplemag, 28 Mar. 2024 The experience was made better by the massive marble bathtub and heated towel rack. Rachel Dube, Robb Report, 19 Mar. 2024 They are meant to fit a standard bathtub, which is typically 60 inches long. Andrea Wurzburger, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2024 The felony child endangerment charge faced by Nash stems from an incident on Aug. 2, 2019, when Nash left the toddler in a bathtub with her 2-year-old disabled sister and her 8-year-old cousin to watch both small children, the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office announced Friday in a news release. Rosalio Ahumada, Sacramento Bee, 29 Mar. 2024

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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 19 Apr. 2024.

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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