spa

noun

ˈspä How to pronounce spa (audio)
ˈspȯ
Synonyms of spanext
1
a
: a mineral spring
b
: a resort with mineral springs
2
: a fashionable resort or hotel
3
New England : soda fountain
4
: a commercial establishment providing facilities devoted especially to health, fitness, weight loss, beauty, and relaxation
5
: a hot tub with a whirlpool device

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Examples of spa in a Sentence

Their property includes a swimming pool and spa. a six-month membership in a health spa with the specific purpose of losing weight
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Marienlyst Strandhotel, right on the waterfront in Helsingør, is a truly wonderful escape that features sweeping views, spa indulgence, and effortless Scandi style. — Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026 Yavuzer has spent more than 29 years designing saunas and spas across 55 countries before bringing Ottoman bathing culture to the Magic City. — Lilian Raji, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026 Outside, the mountain-view grounds are centered around a freeform pool with a spillover spa, accompanied by a sundeck, a pair of fire pits, and a covered outdoor living room. — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for spa

Word History

Etymology

Spa, watering place in Belgium

First Known Use

1610, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of spa was in 1610

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“Spa.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spa. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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spa

noun
ˈspä How to pronounce spa (audio)
ˈspȯ
1
a
: a mineral spring
b
: a resort area with mineral springs
2
: a commercial establishment (as a resort) offering programs and equipment devoted especially to health, fitness, weight loss, beauty, or relaxation
Etymology

named for Spa, a place in Belgium that has a natural mineral spring and health resort

Medical Definition

spa

noun
ˈspä, ˈspȯ How to pronounce spa (audio)
1
a
: a mineral spring
b
: a resort with mineral springs
2
: a commercial establishment (as a resort) providing facilities devoted especially to health, fitness, weight loss, beauty, and relaxation

Geographical Definition

Spa

geographical name

ˈspä How to pronounce Spa (audio)
town southeast of Liège in the Wallonia region in eastern Belgium population 10,394

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