Bathtub: meaning, definitions and examples
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bathtub
[ ˈbɑːθtʌb ]
bathroom essential
A bathtub is a large container that you fill with water and sit or lie in to wash your body.
Synonyms
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Word | Description / Examples |
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bathtub |
Used to refer to a large container for holding water in which a person can bathe. Common in American English.
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bath |
Can refer to the act of bathing or the container itself. More common in British English.
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tub |
A short and casual term for a bathtub. Can be used in both American and British English.
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soaking tub |
A type of bathtub specifically designed for long and relaxing soaks, often deeper than regular bathtubs.
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Examples of usage
- I love taking a relaxing bath in the bathtub after a long day at work.
- She soaked in the bathtub for hours, reading her favorite book.
- The bathtub in their hotel room was big enough for two people to comfortably share.
Translations
Translations of the word "bathtub" in other languages:
🇵🇹 banheira
🇮🇳 स्नानगृह
🇩🇪 Badewanne
🇮🇩 bak mandi
🇺🇦 ванна
🇵🇱 wanna
🇯🇵 浴槽 (yokusō)
🇫🇷 baignoire
🇪🇸 bañera
🇹🇷 küvet
🇰🇷 욕조 (yokjo)
🇸🇦 حوض الاستحمام (ḥawḍ al-istirḥām)
🇨🇿 vana
🇸🇰 vaňa
🇨🇳 浴缸 (yùgāng)
🇸🇮 kopalna kad
🇮🇸 baðkar
🇰🇿 ванна
🇬🇪 აბაზანა (abazana)
🇦🇿 vanna
🇲🇽 bañera
Etymology
The word 'bathtub' originated in the early 18th century from the combination of 'bath' and 'tub'. The concept of bathing in a tub has been around for centuries, with ancient civilizations using various forms of tubs for bathing rituals and hygiene practices. Over time, bathtubs have evolved in design and functionality, becoming a common fixture in modern bathrooms for relaxation and personal care.