pump room

American  

noun

1. a room at a spa for drinking mineral waters.

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pump room British  

noun

1. a building or room at a spa in which the water from a mineral spring may be drunk

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Etymology

Origin of pump room

First recorded in 1735–45

Example Sentences

Bear tracks led into the pool pump room, swamped in a foot of mud.

From Los Angeles Times

An engineering inspector noted in a written report to the condo board on July 2 that the pool’s pump room and deck had concrete spalling and corrosion.

From New York Times

Even so, he noted, concrete spalling and corrosion of reinforcement metal in the pool’s pump room would require significant structural repairs.

From New York Times

The letter said that the contractors had removed loose and damaged concrete from a pool pump room but added that they were not able to complete all necessary repairs.

From Washington Post

It also said the ship’s engine and pump rooms have been flooded with seawater, stabling in trim by aft condition.

From Washington Times