hot spring

noun

: a spring whose water issues at a temperature higher than that of its surroundings

Examples of hot spring in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The waterpark is filled with thrilling water slides, a Beach House play area, a fun wave pool, hot springs and more. Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024 A couple of parks in the Hagerman area make good day trips with side outings to hot springs and lunch or dinner in Hagerman. Pete Zimowsky, Idaho Statesman, 31 Jan. 2024 Related Articles Pierce Brosnan faces federal charges after allegedly trespassing in ‘delicate’ Yellowstone hot spring Alaska’s Gates of the Arctic National Park & Preserve, located 200 miles (322 kilometers) north of Fairbanks, stretches over 8.4 million acres. Cnn.com, The Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2024 Located in Somerset, a region directly west of London, Bath is recognizable for a variety of features, including its buildings made of the golden-hued Bath stone (or oolitic limestone), cobblestone streets, and natural hot springs that inspired the city’s name. Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 18 Feb. 2024 Caldwell points out that Celsus described going to hot springs to treat fever, chills, and muscle aches, and for post-surgical recovery and wound healing. Elizabeth Heath, Discover Magazine, 17 Feb. 2024 The new property will be set along a stretch of beach and boast a waterfall fed by a hot spring. Livia Hengel, Forbes, 12 Feb. 2024 The Forest Service closed the campground and hot springs in May due to concerns over spreading the coronavirus. Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 31 Jan. 2024 On the frozen Alaska tundra, hot springs are sources of life. Shoshi Parks, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 Jan. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1572, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of hot spring was in 1572

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“Hot spring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hot%20spring. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

hot spring

noun
: a spring whose water flows out at a temperature higher than the average temperature of the place where the spring is located

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