Syn: bath, tub. [WordNet 1.5 +PJC]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
bathtub — by 1856, Amer.Eng., from BATH (Cf. bath) + TUB (Cf. tub). Prohibition era bathtub gin is recorded by 1928 … Etymology dictionary
bathtub — ☆ bathtub [bath′tub΄ ] n. a tub, now usually a bathroom fixture, in which to take a bath … English World dictionary
Bathtub — A bath (IPAEng|bɑ:θ), bathtub (AmE), or tub (s in. acrylic or fiberglass, but alternatives are available in enamel over steel or cast iron, and occasionally wood. A bathtub is usually placed in a bathroom either as a stand alone fixture or in… … Wikipedia
bathtub — UK [ˈbɑːθˌtʌb] / US [ˈbæθˌtʌb] noun [countable] Word forms bathtub : singular bathtub plural bathtubs mainly American a bath for washing yourself in … English dictionary
bathtub — noun Bathtub is used before these nouns: ↑faucet, ↑plug … Collocations dictionary
bathtub — [[t]bɑ͟ːθtʌb, bæ̱θ [/t]] bathtubs N COUNT A bathtub is a long, usually rectangular container which you fill with water and sit in to wash your body. [AM] (in BRIT, use bath) … English dictionary
bathtub — Bodywork resembling an upside down bathtub used on the rear of some Triumph motorcycles. It was introduced in 1957 and dropped in the early 1960s. It was also used on Nash cars of the 50 s … Dictionary of automotive terms
Bathtub Boat — Bathtub boats are small watercraft designed around bathtubs or close facsimiles and are used in bathtub races.Boat designEarly boats were whimsical and crafted from a variety of materials. Today, most bathtub boats are monohull planers with… … Wikipedia
Bathtub racing — started in Nanaimo, British Columbia and involves the use of a bathtub boat. The idea was conceived to showcase Nanaimo to the world, with the first races beginning with the Nanaimo to Vancouver Great International World Championship Bathtub Race … Wikipedia
Bathtub gin — refers to any style of homemade spirit made in amateur conditions. It first appeared in the prohibition era United States in reference to the poor quality alcohol that was being made.As gin was the predominant drink in the Roaring 20 s, many… … Wikipedia
