tub

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   A small round plastic container with a lid, used for holding food or other things.

   He bought a tub of ice cream for dessert.

2. 2
   noun

   A large open container that you fill with water to wash in; a bathtub.

   She filled the tub with warm water for the children.

From Middle English tubbe, tobbe, from Middle Dutch tubbe or Middle Low German tubbe, tobbe, further etymology unknown. Considered to be unrelated to tube.

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