spa

noun

ˈspä How to pronounce spa (audio)
ˈspȯ
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

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
Recent Examples on the Web Outdoors, the park-like grounds are laced with multi-level terraces, and host an eye-catching infinity-edge pool and spa flanked by an open-air cabana, a sundeck, kitchen and bar setup, and Samsung video wall. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 14 Mar. 2024 There were certainly nothing like today’s most upscale canine resorts, where the dogs sleep on queen-size beds and the spa offerings include mud baths and blueberry facials; one pet-hotel franchise on the West Coast will even pick up your dog in a Lamborghini. Sam Apple, New York Times, 14 Mar. 2024 Levin also was a senior adviser to Oasis TV, which has been trying to establish itself as a provider of TV content for the spa crowd. Paul Bond, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Mar. 2024 After playing in the snow, book a spa treatment and slink into a copper soaking tub or enjoy a heated river stone massage. Brittany Anas, The Denver Post, 12 Mar. 2024 Other pricey experiences included in the bag are a seven-night stay at the California spa Golden Door, worth $24,000, a $25,000 live show from mentalist Carl Christman, and a $10,000 microneedling treatment from Cynosure. Jasmine Li, Fortune, 9 Mar. 2024 These soft, high-quality picks lend your space a spa-like feel that combines functionality, comfort, and trending bathroom decor styles. Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 4 Mar. 2024 The spa complex includes a gym, a massage and treatment room, and a sauna. Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 3 Mar. 2024 In addition to the beach, guests can golf, lounge by the pools, enjoy spa treatments, and participate in other activities like tennis and horseback riding. Claudia Fisher, Travel + Leisure, 2 Mar. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

Spa, watering place in Belgium

First Known Use

1610, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of spa was in 1610

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Cite this Entry

“Spa.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spa. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

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
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

town southeast of Liège in the Wallonia region in eastern Belgium population 10,394

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