spa

noun
\ ˈspä How to pronounce spa (audio) , ˈspȯ\

Definition of spa

 (Entry 1 of 2)

1a : 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

Spa

geographical name
\ ˈspä How to pronounce Spa (audio) \

Definition of Spa (Entry 2 of 2)

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

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Examples of spa in a Sentence

Noun

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: Noun

The master suite features a spa-like bathroom and a private study can double as a home office or guest room. Darla Guillen Gilthorpe, Houston Chronicle, "How suburban Houston home prices compare, August 2019," 13 Aug. 2019 The spa-like bathroom tacks on a sauna and steam shower. Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, "Former Cardinal Mike Iupati lists Arizona home with star-studded past," 12 Aug. 2019 But these trailers have distinct differences, including spa-like bathrooms, Casper mattresses and luxury bedding. Rosemary Mcclure, latimes.com, "Hotels near Yosemite that won't blow your budget," 30 June 2019 To create a spa-like bath space, pair local flowers or dried grasses with one of our summer scents like Rinse & Repeat or Speak Easy. Ingrid Abramovitch, ELLE Decor, "Inside Snowe’s Takeover of the Millennial Luxury Home Goods Market," 13 June 2019 Between its spa, pools, and garden grounds—not to mention its Moorish architectural details—this luxury resort is a visual delight. Vogue, "From Amal Clooney’s Palazzo to Chrissy Teigen’s Villa—13 Stunning Celebrity Wedding Venues That You Can Rent," 5 July 2019 Bring your results to your favorite spa to help create a customized skin-care routine. Allure, "The Best Eminence Organic Skin Care Products for Your Skin Type," 24 June 2019 Slovenia is also known for its spas, many of which rival those of nearby Budapest, but are much less overcrowded. Mark Ellwood, Condé Nast Traveler, "The Best Places to Visit in July," 29 May 2019 Life Time Fitness is transforming the former City Club space into a fitness center, spa and athletic resort. Katherine Feser, Houston Chronicle, "Golf out, lounging in at renovated Greenway Plaza Sky Terrace," 2 July 2019

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First Known Use of spa

Noun

1610, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

History and Etymology for spa

Noun

Spa, watering place in Belgium

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More Definitions for spa

spa

noun

English Language Learners Definition of spa

: a place where water that has many minerals in it comes up naturally from the ground and where people go to improve their health by swimming in, bathing in, or drinking the water
: a place where people go to improve their health and appearance by exercising, relaxing, etc.
US : a bathtub in which a pump causes hot water and air bubbles to move around your body

spa

noun
\ ˈspä, ˈspȯ How to pronounce spa (audio) \

Medical Definition of spa

1a : 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

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