hot tub

American  

[hot tuhb] / ˈhɒt ˌtʌb /

noun

1. a large tub, usually designed to accommodate several people, that is filled with hot aerated water and often equipped with a thermostat and whirlpool: used for relaxation or physical therapy and often placed out-of-doors, as on a deck or porch.

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Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

• hot-tubbing
  noun
• hot-tubber
  noun

Etymology

Origin of hot tub

An Americanism dating back to 1970–75

Example Sentences

Erik Fleming became the fourth of five people to be sentenced in connection with the death of the Canadian star, who was found unresponsive in the hot tub of his Los Angeles home in 2023.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

However, Davidson did do some renovations, including adding a guesthouse, movie room, pool, hot tub, cold-plunge pool, sauna, and screened-in porches.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026

To help Shields recover from intense workouts, the primary suite has a sauna, steam room and hot tub.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

Trading hot tub confessionals for courtrooms, Duffy became a Wisconsin district attorney and then a congressman.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

There was also a hot tub for soaking sore muscles.

From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein