What is another word for tub?

Pronunciation: [tˈʌb] (IPA)

The word "tub" has quite a few synonyms that can be used to describe a container that holds liquid or other items. One such word is "bathtub," often used to describe a place to take a bath or soak one's feet. Another word is "barrel," which is often used to describe a cylindrical container that holds liquid, such as wine or oil. "Bucket" is another synonym, which is often used to describe a small, portable container used for carrying things. "Vat" is another word, used to describe a larger container used for holding liquids or items. Lastly, "basin" is a word used to describe a shallow container often used for hand washing or cleaning items.

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What are the hypernyms for Tub?

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What are the hyponyms for Tub?

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Usage examples for Tub

Whatever bathing there was, was done in the tub in which Jamie steeped his leather.
"My Lady of the Chimney Corner"
Alexander Irvine
I pulled Jamie's old tub out into the center of the floor and, taking my coat off, said gently: "Now, good neighbors, I have traveled a long distance and need a bath, and if you don't mind I'll have one at once!"
"My Lady of the Chimney Corner"
Alexander Irvine
Then order a pitcher of fresh spring water from the well, and a tub to be brought.
"The Dead Lake and Other Tales"
Paul Heyse

Famous quotes with Tub

  • If you're in a company, you're dancing from 9 a.m. till 7 in the evening, and then you go home and get in a hot tub and get some Epsom salts and try to get your body goin' again. There's no social life, no anything.
    Neve Campbell
  • You know, for an actor to come into the midst of that, it's - It can either be difficult and somewhat unnerving, or it can be very embracing and like, kind of stepping into a nice hot tub.
    Keith Carradine
  • And when you see it the first time you put the film together, the roughest cut, is when you want to go home and open up your veins and get in a warm tub and just go away. And then it gradually, maybe, works its way back, somewhere toward that spot you were at before.
    Joel Coen
  • It took me years to figure out that you don't fall into a tub of butter, you jump for it.
    Claudette Colbert
  • True contentment depends not upon what we have; a tub was large enough for Diogenes, but a world was too little for Alexander.
    Charles Caleb Colton

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