tub

Meanings

• noun

  A large open container, typically with a flat bottom and vertical sides, used for various purposes such as bathing, storing liquids, or transporting goods.

  - "She took a bath in a tub."
  - "The farmer used a tub to carry water from the well."
  - "The baby enjoyed splashing in the tub."
  - "The tub was filled with ice for the party."

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Pronunciation

1. /tʌb/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with tub
dub , hub , lub , nub , rub

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Variants

List of all variants of tub that leads to same result
tub , tubful , tubfuls , tublike , tubs , tubbable , tubbed , tubber , tubbers , tubbing , tub-thump , tub-thumped , tub-thumper , tub-thumpers , tub-thumping , tub-thumps , hot tub , hot tubs , hot-tub , hot-tubbed , hot-tubbing , hot-tubs

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Etymology

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Old English 'tubbe', from Proto-Germanic 'tubbaz' meaning 'tub, barrel'.

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Trivia

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1. The largest tub ever made was built in Russia in 1975 and could hold over 3 million gallons of water.

2. The word 'tub' is also used in the field of mathematics to describe a special type of curve.

3. In the Middle Ages, tubs were often made of wood and lined with lead or tin.

4. The ancient Romans used large tubs called 'laconicum' for sweating and relaxation.

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Related Concepts

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1. bathtub: A tub specifically designed for bathing, often with faucets and a drain.

2. hot tub: A large tub filled with heated water, used for relaxation and hydrotherapy.

3. wading tub: A shallow tub used for wading or standing, often used for fishing or gardening.

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Culture

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In literature, tubs have been used as symbols of relaxation, cleansing, and comfort. In art, tubs have been depicted in various forms, such as bathtubs in Impressionist paintings and ceramic tubs in traditional Japanese art. In music, the word 'tubthumping' is used in a song title by Chumbawamba.

How to Memorize "tub"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, open container with vertical sides and a flat bottom. Visualize water or other substances being stored or used in the tub.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'tub' with containers used for various purposes, such as bathing, storing liquids, or transporting goods.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'tub' as standing for 'Transporting, Utilizing, Bathing'.

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