Washtub: meaning, definitions and examples
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washtub
[ ˈwɔːʃtʌb ]
laundry equipment
A washtub is a large container used for washing clothes and linens. Historically, it was commonly made of wood, metal, or plastic and was used in homes before the advent of modern washing machines. Washtubs can be found in various sizes and designs, often used for hand washing garments. They may also serve decorative purposes in some home settings.
Synonyms
clothes tub, laundry tub, wash basin
Examples of usage
- She filled the washtub with warm water for laundry.
- In the past, families would gather around the washtub to wash clothes.
- The washtub was essential before washing machines became popular.
- He used the washtub to soak the dirty clothes overnight.
Translations
Translations of the word "washtub" in other languages:
🇵🇹 tanque de lavar
🇮🇳 धुलाई की बाल्टी
🇩🇪 Waschbecken
🇮🇩 bak cuci
🇺🇦 пралка
🇵🇱 wanna do prania
🇯🇵 洗濯槽
🇫🇷 bac à laver
🇪🇸 lavadero
🇹🇷 yıkama kovası
🇰🇷 세탁 통
🇸🇦 حوض غسيل
🇨🇿 umývadlo
🇸🇰 umývadlo
🇨🇳 洗衣槽
🇸🇮 kopel za pranje
🇮🇸 þvottavél
🇰🇿 жуғыш ванна
🇬🇪 სარეცხი ტაბურეტი
🇦🇿 yumaq vanna
🇲🇽 tina de lavar
Etymology
The word 'washtub' has Germanic origins, stemming from 'wash' and 'tub.' The term 'wash' derives from the Old English 'wascan,' meaning to cleanse or to wash, indicating a connection to water and cleaning. 'Tub' comes from the Old English 'tubb,' referring to a container or vessel. Washtubs have been used throughout history as essential tools for domestic cleaning, particularly in the context of laundry. With the rise of the industrial revolution and the invention of washing machines in the 20th century, the traditional washtub began to see a decline in everyday usage, although it still remains prevalent in some rural communities and is sometimes embraced for aesthetic or nostalgic purposes.