IPA: /tʌb/
KK: /tʌb/
To take a bath in a tub or similar container filled with water.
After a long day, I like to tub to relax and unwind.
Past: tubbed
Past Participle: tubbed
A container that is usually round and wide, used for holding liquids or for washing things. It can also refer to a bathtub where people take baths.
After a long day, I love to relax in a warm tub filled with bubbles.
To place something into a large container, often for storage or washing.
She decided to tub the vegetables before cooking them.
Past: tubbed
Past Participle: tubbed
The word 'tub' originates from Old English 'tubbe', meaning a container or vessel. It refers specifically to a cylindrical container used for holding liquids.
Think of a 'container' or 'vessel' — that's what a tub is, a place to hold water or other liquids.