Meaning of tub in English

1. Pronunciation

   /təb/

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1. Noun

   tub

   Etymology

   Middle English: probably of Low German or Dutch origin; compare with Middle Low German, Middle Dutch tubbe

   Definitions

   1. a relatively large open container that you fill with water and use to wash the body
2. 2. a large open vessel for holding or storing liquids
3. 3. the amount that a tub will hold

   Examples

   • « a tub of water »