tub

• Ein relativ großer, oben offener Behälter, der häufig zum Waschen oder zur Aufbewahrung von Flüssigkeiten verwendet wird, sowie die Menge, die ein solcher Behälter fassen kann.

A noun referring to a relatively large open container, often used for washing or for holding and storing liquids, or the amount that such a container can hold.

1. Bathing containerA1formal

   A large, open container filled with water, used for washing the body.

   Badewanne

   • She filled the tub with warm water and bubbles.
   • He soaked in the tub after a long day at work.
   • The child splashed happily in the tub.

   Synonymebathbathtub

2. Storage vesselA2formal

   A large, open container used for holding or storing liquids or other materials.

   Lagerbehälter

   • The farmer kept rainwater in a large tub.
   • They stored the pickles in a wooden tub.
   • A tub of paint was left in the garage.

   Synonymebasintroughvat

3. Unit of capacityB1informal

   The amount that a tub can hold, used as a measure of volume.

   Maßeinheit für Volumen

   • She bought a tub of ice cream for the party.
   • He ate a whole tub of popcorn at the movies.
   • The recipe calls for a tub of yogurt.

   Synonymetubful