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What is another word for Tub? – 214 Tub Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

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    Meaning of Tub

    The primary meaning of the word "Tub" is a large, typically cylindrical container for holding or carrying liquids.

    Definitions

    • A large, typically cylindrical container for holding or carrying liquids, especially one made of metal or plastic.
    • A bathtub or other container for washing the body.
    • A large container or vat, especially one used for washing, dyeing, or brewing.

    Etymology of Tub

    The word "Tub" has its roots in Old English and Germanic languages, where it was spelled "tub" or "tubb", and is related to the Old Norse word "tubba", and the Middle Low German word "tubbe", all of which referred to a container or vessel.
    The word has been used in the English language since the 9th century, initially to refer to a wooden or metal container, and later to include a variety of other meanings, such as a bathtub or a container for washing or brewing.

    Example Uses

    • She filled the tub with warm water and added some bubbles.
    • The tub in the garden was used to wash the car.
    • The brewery uses large tubs to ferment the beer.
    • The hot tub was a popular spot at the spa.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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    Related Nouns

    container vessel tank cistern reservoir barrel drum bucket pail jug pitcher ewer font sink bathtub shower spa pool hot tub whirlpool trough ditch canal conduit pipe tube cylinder boiler kettle cauldron pot pan bowl sinkhole sump well cask hogshead tun font lavatory washbasin washbowl

    Related Verbs

    fill empty wash bathe shower soak steep brew boil heat cool carry transport contain hold store keep preserve maintain clean cleanse purify filter drain pipe tube channel convey conduct direct guide

    Related Adjectives

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