Tub

usgb/tʌb/
noun

A large, round container with a flat bottom used for holding liquids, growing plants, etc.

She filled the tub with water and added some bath salts.
Visual representation of "tub" - A large, round container with a flat bottom used for holding liquids, growing plants, etc.

Often appears as...

  • bathtub
  • hot tub
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Visual representation of "tub"
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Size Implications

In its common use, 'tub' suggests a container larger than a bowl and used for various purposes.

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The gardener used a huge tub to mix soil.
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Multiple Uses

'Tub' in its broad use can relate to bathing, laundry, and storage, among others.

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They put all the toys in a plastic tub.
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Not Always Circular

Although tubs are often circular, the term can also refer to square or oval containers.

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The square tub was filled with cold drinks for the party.
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