Bathtub

usgb/ˈbæθtʌb/
noun

A large container in which water is filled for people to sit in and clean their body.

He filled the bathtub with warm water and bubbles before getting in.
Visual representation of "bathtub" - A large container in which water is filled for people to sit in and clean their body

Often appears as...

  • fill the bathtub
  • in the bathtub
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Bathroom Fixture

A bathtub is a permanent fixture, not easily moved, and usually found in bathrooms.

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The hotel bathroom had a large bathtub installed next to the shower.
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Relaxing Activity

Taking a bath can suggest relaxation and leisure, not just hygiene.

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She spent her Sunday evening relaxing in the bathtub with soothing music.
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Size Implications

A bathtub implies a larger size than a 'basin' and is made for lying down.

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The new apartment has a small basin, but I prefer a full-sized bathtub.
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