bathtub

American  

[bath-tuhb, bahth-] / ˈbæθˌtʌb, ˈbɑθ- /

noun

1. a tub to bathe in, especially one that is a permanent fixture in a bathroom.

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bathtub British  

/ ˈbɑːθˌtʌb /

noun

1. a bath, esp one not permanently fixed

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Etymology

Origin of bathtub

First recorded in 1825–35; bath ¹ + tub

Example Sentences

Meanwhile, another plane dubbed the “flying bathtub” was also taking shape at the center.

From Los Angeles Times

This includes a hair salon and museum in Joshua Tree, and the recently opened Reset Hotel in Twentynine Palms features dozens of rooms in retrofitted shipping containers, some with outdoor bathtubs and firepits.

From Los Angeles Times

This is why Mom used to add “bike helmet” to the storm list when she was little—a mattress over the bathtub only protects so far from blunt force trauma.

From Literature

Just like sinks and bathtubs have overflow drains to prevent spills, human cells appear to have a similar built-in safeguard.

From Science Daily

“If you install a brand new faucet above the bathtub,” he said, “it is awfully easy to open up the valve a little bit more every year.”

From The Wall Street Journal