Tub

Pronunciation: /tʌb/

Definitions of tub

noun a wide, open, deep container with a flat bottom and slightly curved sides, typically used for holding water or other liquids

Example Sentences

A1 I like to take a bath in the tub.

A2 The cat jumped into the tub and started playing with the water.

B1 I need to clean the tub before I can take a shower.

B2 The hotel room had a luxurious tub with jets for a relaxing bath.

C1 The antique clawfoot tub in the bathroom added a touch of elegance to the room.

C2 After a long day, she soaked in the tub with essential oils to unwind and relax.

Examples of tub in a Sentence

formal The tub in the bathroom is filled with warm water for a relaxing bath.

informal I'll be soaking in the tub for a while, so don't disturb me.

slang Let's chill in the tub and catch up on some gossip.

figurative She felt like she was drowning in a tub of work with all the deadlines looming.

Grammatical Forms of tub

• past tense: tubbed
• plural: tubs
• comparative: more tub
• superlative: most tub
• present tense: tubs
• future tense: will tub
• perfect tense: have tubbed
• continuous tense: is tubbing
• singular: tub
• positive degree: tub
• infinitive: to tub
• gerund: tubbing
• participle: tubbed

Origin and Evolution of tub

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'tub' originated from the Old English word 'tubba' which meant a small vessel or container.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'tub' evolved to refer to a larger container used for bathing or washing clothes, and eventually became a common term for a large container or vessel used for various purposes.