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tubful

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

an amount that would fill a tub

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

the amount that a tub will hold

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • a tub of water

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: tub

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: containerful

History

Etymology

From tub + -ful.

Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: saavillinen — amount that would fill a tub
  • Ingrian: saavilliin — amount that would fill a tub
  • Norman: toubée — amount that would fill a tub