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tub Synonyms
Another word for tub
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• noun (Context 1)
A wide, open, deep, typically flat-bottomed container used for holding liquids or solids.
Usage Example
"We filled a large plastic basin with ice to keep the drinks cold during the barbecue."
Strong
basin
vat
Weak
receptacle
container
• noun (Context 2)
A bathtub, or the act of taking a bath in one.
Usage Example
"After a long hike, she spent an hour soaking in a hot bathtub."
Strongest
bathtub
bath
• noun (Context 3)
A small plastic or cardboard container used for packaging and storing food.
Usage Example
"He bought a carton of margarine and a loaf of bread from the local grocery store."
Strong
carton
pot
• verb (Context 4)
To wash or bathe in a tub.
Usage Example
"We tubbed the muddy dog in the backyard before letting him back into the house."
Strongest
bathe
Strong
wash
Weak
cleanse
• verb (Context 5)
To plant or grow in a tub.
Usage Example
"The gardener tubbed the young lemon trees to protect them during the winter frost."
Strongest
pot
Strong
plant
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Tub. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/tub