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

abbreviation

1. Società per Azioni

SPA

²

abbreviation

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

Spa

³

/ 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)

spa

⁴

/ spɑː /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of SpA¹

First recorded in 1555–65; generalized use of Spa

Word History and Origins

Origin of SpA¹

Italian: limited company

Origin of SpA²

C17: named after _Spa , Belgium

Example Sentences

There has been much discussion about possible health benefits of sweating - spas offer services promising to "sweat out toxins," using steam, heat, and infrared light.

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The backyard already featured a large saltwater pool and spa with a waterslide and an outdoor bath/shower.

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It opens to a backyard with an expansive lawn, pebble-sheen pool and spa with a cascading waterfall, an outdoor kitchen with barbecue facilities, a picturesque gazebo, and a fire-pit lounge.

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Club members, who pay a $12,000 initiation fee, have access to the hotel’s pool, restaurant, spa and fitness classes.

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The experience can feel like a spa visit.

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