Tub: meaning, definitions and examples

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tub

 

[ tสŒb ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

bathing

A wide, open, deep, typically round container with a flat bottom used for holding liquids, growing plants, etc.

Synonyms

bath, bath basin, bathing tub

Examples of usage

  • She soaked in the tub for hours.
  • He filled the tub with warm water for a relaxing bath.
  • The baby splashed happily in the tub.
  • The tub was filled with bubbles and scented oils.
  • The old clawfoot tub added character to the bathroom.
Context #2 | Noun

informal

A large, heavy, or awkwardly shaped receptacle or container.

Synonyms

container, receptacle, vessel

Examples of usage

  • He carried the heavy tub of tools to the worksite.
  • She lugged the tub of laundry up the stairs.
Context #3 | Verb

informal

To wash or bathe in a tub.

Synonyms

bathe, wash

Examples of usage

  • She tubbed the children before bedtime.

Translations

Translations of the word "tub" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tubo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคฒเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Rohr

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tabung

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ั€ัƒะฑะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rura

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ฎก

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tube

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tubo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท boru

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ด€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃู†ุจูˆุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ trubka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ rรบrka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฎก

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ cev

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ rรถr

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚าฏั‚ั–ะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ boru

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tubo

Word origin

The word 'tub' originated in Middle English, from the Old English word 'tubbe', which is of obscure origin. It has been used to refer to a container for holding liquids since the 14th century. The use of 'tub' to describe a bathing container dates back to the 17th century. Over time, it has also come to mean a large or heavy receptacle. The word has remained relatively unchanged in its basic meaning throughout its history.

See also: tuber.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,137, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.