Tub

/tˈʌb/

/ˈtəb/

Tub

a large container filled with water that is used for bathing

a large wooden or metal container with an open top and flat bottom that is used for washing clothes, storing things, etc.

synonyms : vat

the amount that a tub will hold

synonyms : tubful

a small plastic or paper container used to store or sell food

Examples

1. He reached for the tub of margarine to add a rich and smooth texture to his mashed potatoes.

2. I reminded him that every tub must stand on its own bottom, and that he needed to network and apply for jobs on his own.

3. You have a regular size tub.

4. Most bathrooms have a tub.