tub
Translation
bath, tub, container
Examples
I like to take a long bath in the tub.
I like to take a long bath in the tub.
She bought a tub of ice cream.
She bought a tub of ice cream.
Grammar Patterns
a/the tub a bathtub The bathroom has a shower and a tub.
a tub of ((sth.)) a container of (sth.) We shared a tub of popcorn.
Similar Words
Synonyms: (bathtub) bath; (container) bucket, pot, container
Etymology
From Middle Dutch 'tubbe', meaning a vessel or container.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'rubber ducky' floating in a 'tub'. Or a 'tub' of your favourite yogurt.