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 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. 2019 An explosion and house fire in Lansdowne that left one man with severe burns was caused when chemicals used in a bathtub refinishing project ignited, investigators said Thursday. — Cody Boteler, baltimoresun.com, "Lansdowne home explosion caused by bathtub finishing work," 18 July 2019 Fort Worth police discovered a body wrapped in plastic material in a motel room bathtub Tuesday night. — Loyd Brumfield, Dallas News, "Body wrapped in plastic found in motel bathtub, Fort Worth police say," 19 June 2019 These women are, after all, mob bosses, killing their enemies and dismembering their bodies in bathtubs. — Barbara Vandenburgh, Arizona Republic, Detroit Free Press, "You’ll be glad to get out of the overcooked 'Kitchen'," 8 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
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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
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