hot spring

American  

noun

1. a thermal spring having water warmer than 98°F (37°C): the water is usually heated by emanation from or passage near hot or molten rock.

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hot spring British  

noun

1. Also called: thermal spring.  a natural spring of mineral water at a temperature of 21°C (70°F) or above, found in areas of volcanic activity

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hot spring Scientific  

1. A spring of warm water, usually having a temperature greater than that of the human body.

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Etymology

Origin of hot spring

First recorded in 1660–70

Example Sentences

The air began to reek of sulfur, the rotten-egg smell reminding them of Yellowstone National Park or hot springs around Sue’s hometown in Wyoming.

From Literature

Those lucky few had the steaming geysers, multicolored hot springs and bubbling mudpots all to themselves.

From The Wall Street Journal

The geothermal company Zanskar says its artificial intelligence model identifies hidden geothermal fields, such as Nevada’s Big Blind, which lack traditional surface indicators like steam vents or hot springs.

From The Wall Street Journal

The land doesn’t vent steam, emit fumaroles, or boast hot springs.

From The Wall Street Journal

Although the organisms originate from hot springs, this specific compound is not triggered by heat stress.

From Science Daily