tub
noun
\ ˈtəb
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Definition of tub
(Entry 1 of 2)
tub
verb
tubbed;
tubbing
Definition of tub (Entry 2 of 2)
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Other Words from tub
Noun
tubful
\ ˈtəb-ˌfu̇l
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noun
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noun
tublike
\ ˈtəb-ˌlīk
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adjective
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adjective
Verb
tubbable
\ ˈtə-bə-bəl
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adjective
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adjective
tubber
noun
Examples of tub in a Sentence
Noun
We let the pans soak overnight in a tub of soapy water. The bathroom has a shower and tub. She ate the whole tub of ice cream.
Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
Gathered before him is a large plastic tub of belongings, two plastic bags of clothes stacked in a laundry bin, and an oversized stereo boom box, accounting for essentially all the worldly possessions McKenzie brought to Buffalo. — John Wawrow, The Denver Post, "Bills’ Isaiah McKenzie is all packed up, but hoping to stay," 27 Aug. 2019 The master bath has double sinks and a tub with shower. — Emilia Benton, Houston Chronicle, "Ranch-style home available in Fulshear; open Aug. 25, 12-2 p.m.," 24 Aug. 2019 When Hartford region residents turn on their faucets or showers, many may not realize that much of the water flows into their sinks and tubs from the sleepy town of Barkhamsted in the Litchfield County hills. — John Torsiello, courant.com, "80-year-old architectural marvel at Barkhamsted Reservoir is also a lovely picnic spot," 4 Aug. 2019 When each shift of migrants had finished eating—a good meal of frijoles and some kind of stew, with salsa and hot fresh tortillas on the side—the volunteers soaped dishes in a plastic tub, while the next batch waited outside on the sidewalk. — Colin Barrett, Harper's magazine, "“Just Keep Going North”," 5 July 2019 The vaulted ceiling continues into the master bathroom, which also features two separate sinks and a modern freestanding tub. — Emma Kate Fittes, Indianapolis Star, "Hot Property: A $1.3M transitional-style home in Westfield with nearly panoramic golf course view," 7 June 2019 Raw shea butter is often put into cheap, plastic tubs. — Baze Mpinja, Vogue, "This Ghanaian-American Entrepreneur Started a Shea Butter Business Inspired by Her Mom," 10 May 2019 Some families prefer an old suitcase or plastic tub stored under a bed or in a closet, Judge says. — Melissa Kossler Dutton, The Seattle Times, "Wildfire haze is good reminder to update your go-bag. Here’s how," 21 Aug. 2018 Employee washed plastic tub without sanitizing. | Employee properly sanitized. — Lorraine Longhi, azcentral, "Restaurant inspections: Chinese restaurant tops list with 12 violations for the week," 30 May 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'tub.' 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 tub
tub
noun
English Language Learners Definition of tub
: a wide container used to hold something
: the amount that a tub will hold
See the full definition for tub in the English Language Learners Dictionary
tub
noun
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Kids Definition of tub
1
: a wide low container
2
: bathtub
3
: an old or slow boat
4
: the amount that a tub will hold
We used a whole tub of margarine.
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