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

• hot-tubber noun
• hot-tubbing noun

Etymology

Origin of hot tub

An Americanism dating back to 1970–75

Example Sentences

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and his daughter opened a lavish new mountain resort complete with "cosy" leisure spaces, barbecue restaurants and hot tubs, state media said Tuesday.

From Barron's

There are classic amenities such as a grill and hot tub, but the biggest amenity is proximity.

From Los Angeles Times

One picture shows him swimming in a pool, and another shows him lying on his back with his hands behind his head in what appears to be a hot tub.

From BBC

The iconic property comes complete with 49 guest rooms, 20 suites, a slew of private terraces, private pools, hot tubs, and more.

From MarketWatch

“There’s generally no pools and no hot tubs,” he noted, “but they have community rooms and fitness centers and lounges.”

From The Wall Street Journal