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 pair, who met in college in Tokyo, spent $40,000 on their first akiya in the hot spring town of Beppu.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

The Rising Squall, features a dramatic view of a former hot spring and spa in Bristol seen from east bank of the River Avon, before Clifton Suspension Bridge was built.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2025

The amenities on offer include a hot spring, golf, table tennis and plenty of walking paths.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 17, 2024

The research is now being expanded through a PhD studentship, which will represent the first in-depth study of a UK thermal hot spring focused on antimicrobial discovery.

From Science Daily • May 31, 2024

They found a steaming hot spring, and once they had tested it to be sure it wasn’t more quicksand, they eased themselves in.

From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray