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tub

tub

343 1.0
A large rounded container filled with water for washing the body
  • noun
  • /tʌb/
translation icon : bañera
  • She filled the tub with water and added some fragrant bath oils.
  • hot tub

Should I just, like sit in the tub like I might as well.

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Examples

  • Wait, let me get into the tub.

  • You need to sit in a hot tub and get some warmth into your bones.

    Fiction book (1990)
  • And you decided to get into the tub, right?

  • Master bedroom, big tub, nice bed, incredible view.

  • Actually, we have the big tub now.

  • We could have been stuck in that tub for hours.

  • Can I get in the tub with you?

  • I'm about to take my very last bath in this tub that I love so much.

  • In the hot tub at the Red Roof Inn!

  • I'll go up and soak in the tub for a few minutes.

    Fiction book (1990)

Synonyms

bathtub
vstub
  • US
178 1.0

A large tub that holds water for a person to sit or lie in and wash

is a general word for that large body washing container
hot tub
vstub
94 1.0

A large tub of hot water for several people to relax in

is used more generally not specifically heated or communal
bath
vstub
83 1.0

A container filled with liquid used to clean or treat objects

is restricted to washing the human body rather than general immersion uses
basin
vstub
12 1.0

A wide, round container with sloping sides for holding water or food

is larger and meant especially for bathing the human body
washbowl
vstub
1 2.4

A bowl or basin for cleaning hands and face

is larger and intended for whole body washing rather than hands only
bathing tub
vstub
1.8

A large open container that holds water for washing your body

is a broad everyday term for the same kind of washing container

Compounds

94 1.0

A large tub of hot water for several people to relax in

1 5.5

A large container of lard used in cooking

1 9.9

A container holding animal intestines and organs for cooking

A large open container that holds water for washing your body

A simple outdoor tub made from old things for people to soak in

9.9

A red sea fish that has large bright side fins and lives in European waters

A small plug that seals a bath or sink drain to keep water in

tub-cart
  • Archaic
9.9

A small two-wheeled cart with two seats pulled by a pony

tub-thumper
  • Offensive
9.8

A person who shouts about a cause to get people to agree

How Big

tub
343 1.0
basin
  • UK
12 1.0

Surface Forms

tub singular
tubs plural

Etymology

Tub as a bath also links to the idea of a round hollow shape like tube. Think of a big basin you 'fill' with water to wash or soak, which is why tub means a bath you can sit in.