Bathtub: meaning, definitions and examples

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bathtub

 

[ ˈbɑːθtʌb ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

bathroom essential

A bathtub is a large container that you fill with water and sit or lie in to wash your body.

Synonyms

bath, soaking tub, tub.

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Word Description / Examples
bathtub

Used to refer to a large container for holding water in which a person can bathe. Common in American English.

  • She bought a new bathtub for the master bathroom
  • After a long day, he loves to relax in the bathtub
bath

Can refer to the act of bathing or the container itself. More common in British English.

  • She ran a bath before going to bed
  • The new house has a large bath installed in the bathroom
tub

A short and casual term for a bathtub. Can be used in both American and British English.

  • Fill the tub with hot water and add some bath salts
  • The kids love playing in the tub with their toys
soaking tub

A type of bathtub specifically designed for long and relaxing soaks, often deeper than regular bathtubs.

  • They upgraded their bathroom with a beautiful soaking tub
  • For ultimate relaxation, a soaking tub is the best choice

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.