noun ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A large container for holding water in which a person may bathe (take a bath).
2. 2
   a relatively large open container that you fill with water and use to wash the body wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

bathtubaquamanileautomatic dishwasherbasinbath

Example

More examples

"Somebody had drowned her in the bathtub."

Etymology

From bath + tub.

Related phrases

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