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tub

Pronunciation: [tʌb]

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Learn how to use tub in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “household”

(noun) a tub is a large container that you fill with water so you can take a bath. It's like a big bowl where you can sit and get clean while enjoying the warm water.

Example

I love soaking in the tub after a long day at school.

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There was no time for a tub bath, so I just took a quick shower.

Example

Do you prefer taking a bath in the tub or a shower?

Context: “container”

(noun) a tub can also be a big container used for holding things, like when you store toys or food. It's usually made of plastic or metal.

Example

We used a tub to carry all the toys to the park.

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The tub was empty because all the toys were taken out.

Example

What do you keep in your tub for storing things?

Context: “action”

(verb) to tub means to put something into a tub for cleaning or washing. It’s like when you place items in the tub to soak them clean.

Example

She decided to tub the dirty dishes before washing them.

Example

He didn't want to tub his clothes because they were already clean.

Example

What kinds of things do you tub before cleaning?

How to pronounce tub

Pronunciation: [tʌb]

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