Basic Details
Word: Bathtub
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A large container that holds water for people to wash or bathe in.
Synonyms: Bath, tub
Antonyms: Shower
Idioms and Phrases
- Throw the baby out with the bathwater: To accidentally discard something valuable along with the unnecessary. Example: "In trying to fix the budget, we can't throw the baby out with the bathwater and lose important resources."
- Bathe in luxury: To enjoy a very comfortable or lavish lifestyle. Example: "After winning the competition, he began to bathe in luxury with all his new prizes."
Usage Examples
Example 1: After a long day, she loved to relax in her warm bathtub filled with bubbles.
Example 2: The children splashed water everywhere while playing in the bathtub.
Example 3: He placed a rubber duck on the edge of the bathtub for his little sister to play with.
Fun Fact
Did you know that bathtubs have been around for thousands of years? The oldest known bathtub was discovered in a palace in the ancient city of Crete, dating back to around 1700 BC!
Famous Quote
"There is no cure for a bath, but there is a cure for life." John W. Gardner
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "bathtub" mean?
a) A container for washing dishes
b) A large container for bathing
c) A small chair
d) A type of animal
Answer: b) A large container for bathing
2. Which of these is a synonym of "bathtub"?
a) Shower
b) Basin
c) Bath
d) Sink
Answer: c) Bath
3. Which of these sentences uses "bathtub" correctly?
a) She jumped into the bathtub full of water.
b) The bathtub ran a race.
c) The bathtub flew past the clouds.
d) The bathtub cooked a meal.
Answer: a) She jumped into the bathtub full of water.
4. Which idiom means to accidentally lose something valuable?
a) Bathe in luxury
b) Throw the baby out with the bathwater
c) Fill the bathtub with water
d) Dunk like a duck
Answer: b) Throw the baby out with the bathwater
5. What is the opposite of "bathtub"?
a) Pool
b) Shower
c) Kitchen
d) Bedroom
Answer: b) Shower
