tub

1 of 2

noun

1
a
: a small round container in which a product is sold
a tub of butter
b
: a wide low vessel originally formed with wooden staves, round bottom, and hoops
2
: bathtub
also : bath
3
: the amount that a tub will hold
4
: an old or slow boat
tubful noun
tublike adjective

tub

2 of 2

verb

tubbed; tubbing

transitive verb

1
: to wash or bathe in a tub
2
: to put or store in a tub

intransitive verb

1
: bathe
2
: to undergo washing
tubbable adjective
tubber noun

Examples of tub in a Sentence

Noun We let the pans soak overnight in a tub of soapy water. The bathroom has a shower and tub. She ate the whole tub of ice cream.
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
However, there are also those of us who revel in a luxurious hotel stay with a huge, king-size bed, deep soaking tub, or tons of hotel perks. Andrea Romano, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2024 Elsewhere, the primary suite sports a water-facing soaking tub, a private lounge area, and a dressing room. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 15 Mar. 2024 Images released alongside the Thai Customs Department’s statement show animals stowed in wicker baskets, plastic tubs and fabric bags inside large wheeled suitcases. Catherine Nicholls, CNN, 7 Mar. 2024 Among other things, schools are required to have cooling zones with cold-water immersion tubs that can reduce core body temperatures in case of heat illness and are to ensure that students are drinking enough electrolytes. Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2024 As seen on Tuesday night's episode, the property features breathtaking views of the lake and offers a private deck where guests can soak up the sun or unwind in the hot tub. Natalia Senanayake, Peoplemag, 28 Feb. 2024 It’s been an undeniable marketing coup for AMC, the theater chain offering the $24.99 tub as exclusive merch, despite some issues with its performance as an actual popcorn bucket. Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 27 Feb. 2024 As water levels dropped, however, rangers said the tubs were once again accessible. Daniella Segura, Sacramento Bee, 27 Feb. 2024 Green Toys Tide Pool Set & Submarine Buy on Amazon Buy on Walmart This versatile Green Toys set includes a submarine, six shells, and sea creatures that are great for creative play at the beach or in the tub. Christine Luff, Parents, 27 Feb. 2024
Verb
Wet the items thoroughly and fill the sink or tub up so the water is covering half of the clothing. Katherine Alex Beaven, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2023 Fill a clean sink or tub with cool water, and mix about a teaspoon of gentle laundry detergent. Abigail Bailey, Good Housekeeping, 18 Jan. 2023 Secondary bedrooms with wood flooring are located at the front of the home, along with an updated bathroom that has granite counters, a vessel sink and a shower/tub with subway tile. Dallas News, 15 Jan. 2023 Go for the electrical cold exposure tub that consistently runs and stays cool. Kat Hillman | Iron Monk Solutions, The Salt Lake Tribune, 6 Dec. 2022 These soft foam shapes will stick to tub and tile when wet with water. Ysolt Usigan, Woman's Day, 3 Nov. 2022 First responders should place the heat stroke victim in a cold water immersion tub up to their shoulders and make the water as cold as possible with ice. Susan Yeargin, Chron, 1 Aug. 2022

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Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English tubbe, from Middle Dutch; akin to Middle Low German tubbe tub

First Known Use

Noun

12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1b

Verb

1610, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of tub was in the 12th century

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Cite this Entry

“Tub.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tub. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

tub

1 of 2 noun
1
: a wide low container
2
: an old or slow boat
3
4
: the amount that a tub will hold

tub

2 of 2 verb
tubbed; tubbing
: to wash or bathe in a tub

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