1
a
: a small round container in which a product is sold
a tub of butter
b
: a wide low vessel originally formed with wooden staves, round bottom, and hoops
3
: the amount that a tub will hold
4
: an old or slow boat
tubbed; tubbing
tubber
noun
Examples of tub in a Sentence
Noun
We let the pans soak overnight in a tub of soapy water.
The bathroom has a shower and tub.
She ate the whole tub of ice cream.
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Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 28 Oct. 2024
The spacious rooms and outdoor views feature custom king bed sleep systems wrapped in custom luxury bed linens, dual vanities, modern soaking tubs with separate shower, and powder rooms with toilet and sink.
—Kathleen Turner, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
Kristin Braswell, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2023
Wet the items thoroughly and fill the sink or tub up so the water is covering half of the clothing.
—Katherine Alex Beaven, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2023
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Noun
The sumptuous primary ensuite boasts a jade quartzite vanity and a soaking tub.
—Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 28 Oct. 2024
The spacious rooms and outdoor views feature custom king bed sleep systems wrapped in custom luxury bed linens, dual vanities, modern soaking tubs with separate shower, and powder rooms with toilet and sink.
—Kathleen Turner, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
Verb
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The vibe: Jetsetter seclusion
Top amenities: Swim-up bar, a spa with hydrotherapy tubs
What's included: Meals, beverages, activities
Price tag: $$
Grab a seat at a cabana shaded by palapas and verdant tropical forests.
—Kristin Braswell, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2023
Wet the items thoroughly and fill the sink or tub up so the water is covering half of the clothing.
—Katherine Alex Beaven, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2023
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“Tub.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tub. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.
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tub
1 of 2 noun1
: a wide low container
2
: an old or slow boat
3
a
: bathtub
b
4
: the amount that a tub will hold
tub
2 of 2 verb
tubbed; tubbing
: to wash or bathe in a tub
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