bathtub
noun
bath·tub
| \ ˈbath-ˌtəb
, ˈbäth-\
, ˈbäth-\
Definition of bathtub
: a usually fixed tub for bathing
Examples of bathtub in a Sentence
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The next hours Smith spent crunched in her bathtub, praying to stay alive. — Victor Blackwell And Christina Maxouris, CNN, "Bahamas resident spent more than 18 hours in her bathtub as violent winds ripped through her home," 7 Sep. 2019 The script was submitted piecemeal to the studio, Universal International, under Mr. Lewis’s name while Trumbo churned out page after page, writing in his bathtub with a wooden tray across the top. — Sam Roberts, New York Times, "Edward Lewis, ‘Spartacus’ Producer Who Defied Blacklist, Dies at 99," 15 Aug. 2019 Most gadgets use watertight seals to keep moisture out, like the caulking in your bathtub. — David Pierce, WSJ, "Your Phone Isn’t Actually Waterproof—But These Other Devices Are," 23 June 2019 The dismemberment bathtub scene was surprisingly comedic. — Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, "Domhnall Gleeson on 'The Kitchen' and the Surprising Humor of 'Star Wars' Co-Star Adam Driver," 23 Aug. 2019 Savio’s bathtub drowning in 2004 initially was ruled an accident, but after the October 2007 disappearance of Peterson’s fourth wife, Stacy Peterson, authorities exhumed Savio’s body and later ruled her death a homicide. — Alicia Fabbre, chicagotribune.com, "Judge’s ruling brings end to civil suit filed against Drew Peterson in death of 3rd wife, Kathleen Savio — a development supported by couple’s sons, lawyer says," 21 Aug. 2019 In the bathroom, owners can choose from either a sauna or bathtub. — Perri Ormont Blumberg, Southern Living, "You Can Now Buy the Most Gorgeous "Cliff" Tiny Home on Amazon," 19 Aug. 2019 In bathtub water-level terms, the melting of continental ice sheets is to thermal expansion as a rubber duck is to a person. — The Economist, "Climate change is a remorseless threat to the world’s coasts," 17 Aug. 2019 The bathtub photo comes as Disick’s ex Kourtney Kardashian spends time on a European vacation with the couple’s three kids — Mason, 9, Penelope, 7, and Reign, 4. — Helen Murphy, PEOPLE.com, "Sofia Richie and Scott Disick Enjoy 'Staycation' as Kourtney Kardashian Relaxes in Europe," 3 Aug. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'bathtub.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for bathtub
bathtub
noun
English Language Learners Definition of bathtub
chiefly US
: a large and long container in which people take baths or showers
See the full definition for bathtub in the English Language Learners Dictionary
bathtub
noun
bath·tub
| \ ˈbath-ˌtəb
, ˈbäth-\
, ˈbäth-\
Kids Definition of bathtub
: a tub in which to take a bath
bathtub
noun
bath·tub
| \ ˈbath-ˌtəb, ˈbȧth-
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Medical Definition of bathtub
: a usually fixed tub for bathing