# bathtub

Pronunciation: US say "BATH-tub" /ˈbæθtʌb/; UK say "BAHTH-tub" /ˈbɑːθtʌb/

## Noun

1. A large container that holds water and is big enough for a person to sit or lie in while bathing.
   - Simple: A large open container you fill with water to sit in and wash your body.
   - _He soaked in the bathtub after a long day of work._
   - _Modern bathtubs come in a wide range of shapes and materials._

## Origin

A compound of "bath" and "tub".

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