noun
Uncommon
bathtub
BAHTH-tuhb
Bathtub (noun) means a large tub, usually fixed in place, that you fill with water to bathe in. Example: “The bathtub was so deep she could stretch out fully.”
noun
1
A large tub, usually fixed in place, that you fill with water to bathe in.
"The bathtub was so deep she could stretch out fully."
How to use bathtub
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe fixed tub in a bathroom used for bathing.
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Etymology
From bath + tub.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “bathtub” mean?
The word “bathtub” means a large tub, usually fixed in place, that you fill with water to bathe in. In plain terms, the fixed tub in a bathroom used for bathing.
How do you pronounce “bathtub”?
“Bathtub” is pronounced BAHTH-tuhb (/ˈbæθtʌb/ in IPA).
How do you use “bathtub” in a sentence?
Here is “bathtub” used in a sentence: “The bathtub was so deep she could stretch out fully.”
What part of speech is “bathtub”?
“Bathtub” is a noun.
Is “bathtub” a common word?
“Bathtub” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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