whirlpool bath

noun

1. a bath in which the body is immersed in swirling water as therapy or for relaxation.
2. a device that swirls and often heats the water in such a bath.
3. a tub or pool containing or equipped with such a device.

whirlpool bath

noun

1. a bath having a device for maintaining the water in a swirling motion

Word History and Origins

Origin of whirlpool bath¹

First recorded in 1915–20