Definition

A large container filled with water for people to wash themselves in, usually found in a bathroom.

Example

After a long day, I love to relax in a warm bathtub.

Conversation

Have you seen my new bathtub?

No, I haven't! Did you get a fancy one?

Yeah, it's really spacious and perfect for relaxing.

That sounds amazing! I need to try it out sometime.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Bathtub → It is formed from "bath" (from Old English *baþ*, meaning a washing or soaking) and "tub" (from Middle English *tubbe*, meaning a container or vessel). The word "bathtub" refers to a container used for bathing or soaking in water.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'washing' ('bath') place that is a 'container' ('tub') for soaking — that's what a bathtub is.

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