First Known Use: 12th century
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1tub
noun \ˈtəb\
: a wide container used to hold something
: the amount that a tub will hold
Full Definition of TUB
1
a : a wide low vessel originally formed with wooden staves, round bottom, and hoops b : a small round container in which a product is sold <a tub of butter>
2
: an old or slow boat
4
: the amount that a tub will hold
— tub·ful \-ˌfu̇l\ noun
— tub·like \-ˌlīk\ adjective
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Origin of TUB
Middle English tubbe, from Middle Dutch; akin to Middle Low German tubbe tub
2tub
verb
tubbedtub·bing
Definition of TUB
transitive verb
1
: to wash or bathe in a tub
2
: to put or store in a tub
intransitive verb
1
: bathe
2
: to undergo washing
— tub·ba·ble \ˈtə-bə-bəl\ adjective
— tub·ber noun
First Known Use of TUB
1610
TUB Defined for Kids
tub
noun \ˈtəb\
Definition of TUB for Kids
1
: a wide low container
2
: bathtub
3
: an old or slow boat
4
: the amount that a tub will hold <We used a whole tub of margarine.>
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