bathtub

bath-tub · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A large container for water in which a person may bathe.

  2. 2.

    The fixture installed in a bathroom for bathing.

Forms

plural: bathtubs

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    bathtub gin — Homemade liquor, especially during Prohibition.
  • •
    bathtub curve — A graph shape showing failure rates over time (technical).

Related words

See also: bath, bathroom, shower, tub
Synonyms: bath, tub

Etymology

English compound from bath + tub, dating from the mid-19th century.