bathtub

noun

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

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In the video clip, Simpson sits in a bathtub, wearing a leopard print faux fur coat and posing in a leather corset with sheer black tights. Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 12 July 2025 According to the affidavit, officers found a machete in the bathtub and a large kitchen knife. Lesley Cosme Torres, People.com, 11 July 2025 Jackson’s blood was found on the floors of the residence, in the bathtub, on a white towel and on the man’s clothes. Kate Linderman, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2025 The infant was found face down and unresponsive in the bathtub. Kevin Grasha, The Enquirer, 7 July 2025 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 21 Jul. 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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