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

Karen said the cubs seemed to feel safe within the small box, which was then placed in her bathtub.

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2026

The energy was palpable behind the scenes: U.S. teams placed a door on top of a bathtub that served as a desk, where the sides established negotiating positions and discussed plans long into the night.

From Slate • Feb. 2, 2026

But the waters of “Beast of War” are as calm as Jean-Paul Marat’s bathtub, and the lack of a tidal reality is a bit distracting from the attendant dangers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 15, 2026

Think of the Pacific Ocean like one enormous bathtub, and El Niño like a wave of warm water sloshing from one end of the bathtub to another.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 5, 2025

Jule sat on the edge of the bathtub and forced herself to breathe slowly.

From "Genuine Fraud" by E. Lockhart