Synonyms for

Tub

Verb / tʌb / Another word for tub — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a container, typically made of plastic or rubber, used for holding water or other liquids

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Common collocations

  • bathtub
  • hot tub
  • soaking tub
  • wash tub
  • tub drain
  • tub faucet
  • tub surround

Word family

noun tub
verb tub

Usage note

The word 'tub' most commonly refers to a bathtub. It can also refer to a large container for liquids or solids.

Example sentences

  1. I filled the tub with water to give my dog a bath.
  2. My mom used a tub to soak her feet after a long day at work.
  3. The farmer filled the tub with water for the cows to drink.
  4. I washed my clothes in a tub before we had washing machines.
  5. The kids splashed each other in the tub during bath time.

Quotes

  • "Cleanliness is next to godliness." - John Wesley
  • "Cleanliness is not next to godliness. It isn't even in the same neighborhood. No one has ever gotten a religious experience out of removing burned-on cheese from the grill of the toaster oven." - Erma Bombeck
  • "I never feel so much myself as when I'm in a hot bath." - Sylvia Plath

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