washtub

American  

[wosh-tuhb, wawsh-] / ˈwɒʃˌtʌb, ˈwɔʃ- /

noun

1. a tub for use in washing clothes, linens, etc.

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washtub British  

/ ˈwɒʃˌtʌb /

noun

1. a tub or large container used for washing anything, esp clothes

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Etymology

Origin of washtub

First recorded in 1595–1605; wash + tub

Example Sentences

Old Salt Farm shares step-by-step instructions on how to create a washtub planter perfect for holding an array of pretty flowers or even an herb garden.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 30, 2021

The pan was roughly the size of a No. 2 washtub and, in time, was burnished almost gold by the rendering fat of so many slowly roasting, lovely birds.

From Washington Post • Nov. 13, 2018

He poured a jug of water over the fire in the washtub grill, and crouched to stare into the embers.

From Salon • Jul. 23, 2017

A washtub over the trap with the usual appliances of a washroom standing around, completing the hiding.”

From Washington Times • Sep. 18, 2015

Becky was off in search of a seamstress, so Ruth helped me haul the water to the washtub in the backyard.

From "Chains" by Laurie Halse Anderson