spa

¹

[ spah ]

noun

1. a mineral spring, or a locality in which such springs exist.
2. a luxurious resort or resort hotel.
3. health spa.
4. a hot tub or similar warm-water hydromassage facility, usually for more than one person.
5. New England. soda fountain.

Spa

²

[ spah ]

noun

1. a resort town in E Belgium, SE of Liège: famous mineral springs.

spa

¹

/ spɑː /

noun

1. a mineral spring or a place or resort where such a spring is found

SpA

²

abbreviation for

1. Società per Azioni

SPA

³

abbreviation for

1. Special Protection Area: an area designated by the European Union in order to protect endangered species, esp of birds

Spa

⁴

/ spɑː /

noun

1. a town in E Belgium, in Liège province: a resort with medicinal mineral springs (discovered in the 14th century). Pop: 10 491 (2004 est)

Word History and Origins

Origin of spa¹

First recorded in 1555–65; generalized use of Spa

Word History and Origins

Origin of spa¹

C17: named after Spa , Belgium

Origin of spa²

Italian: limited company

Example Sentences

She added that after ticking that she had cancer on a form, a spa informed her that she could not have any of the treatments.

From BBC

The cream of Leicestershire Fire and Rescue was sent to a property in Ketton, Rutland, on Monday after the cow "checked herself in for a spa day".

From BBC

On site, the players have individual dressing rooms, alongside a spa, beauty salon and a mental health office.

From BBC

When you don’t have the funds or time to get a massage at your favorite spa or stay at a luxurious hotel, you can find respite at a surprising place: the South Bay Galleria.

From Los Angeles Times

They broke into the ATM vault by cutting through the wall of a pet spa next door, according to prosecutors.

From Los Angeles Times