Washtub

/ˈwɔːʃtʌb/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A large, typically round container or tub used for washing clothes.

She filled the washtub with soapy water to begin the laundry.

A container used for washing items other than clothes, such as vegetables or kitchenware.

The gardener used a washtub to rinse off the freshly picked vegetables.

A metaphorical reference to a place or situation where something is being cleaned or made anew.

The project was like a washtub, cleansing the old and bringing forth new ideas.

The word is a compound of 'wash' and 'tub', reflecting its primary use as a vessel for washing.

wash your dirty laundry

To discuss private matters, especially those related to family or relationships.

in the wash

Items that are currently being washed or are meant to be washed.

wash your hands of something

To abandon responsibility for something.

laundry

The act of washing clothes and linens.

tub

A large, deep, typically round container used for holding liquids.

wash

To clean with water and usually soap or detergent.

A place or situation where messy or complicated problems are dealt with.

When the drama broke out, it felt like we were all back at the washtub sorting through our own issues.

Referring to a difficult or laborious task.

I had a washtub full of work to do before the deadline.