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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On Malta, the adults-only Verdala Wellness Hotel, Corinthia Palace, Phoenicia, and ME Malta offer pools, spacious spas, focused workouts, and mindfulness activities designed to restore and rejuvenate the mind, body, and spirit. — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2026 The family-friendly resort offers a host of amenities, including complimentary kayaks and paddleboards to use at the private beach, two heated pools, a luxurious spa, and more. — Megan Dubois, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026 The pool and spa decks are covered entirely in Versailles-pattern tumbled travertine stone and surrounded by expansive views in every direction. — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2026 Post-treatment, linger in your robe and spa sandals in a spa lounge with a cup of detoxifying and immune-boosting mamaki, or take a dip in a hot tub. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Sep. 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 7 Sep. 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

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