bathtub

noun

bath·​tub ˈbath-ˌtəb 

ˈbäth-

: a usually fixed tub for bathing

Examples of bathtub in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Floor-to-ceiling windows, marble bathrooms stocked with Malin+Goetz toiletries, and bathtubs (as well as showers) round out the offerings. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

Siedlecki arrived home while the baby was still in the bathtub. — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 5 Oct. 2026

Shower stalls and kits average roughly $700 in sales price, while bathtubs are roughly $309. — Kevin Williams, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2026

Kidder recommends keeping a bottle of vinegar mixed with water in your bathroom and spraying down your bathtub regularly for maintenance. — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 29 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1821, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing bathtub

• bathtub gin

Kids Definition

bathtub

noun

bath·​tub -ˌtəb 

: a tub in which to take a bath

Medical Definition

bathtub

noun

bath·​tub ˈbath-ˌtəb, ˈbȧth- 

: a usually fixed tub for bathing