hot tub

[hot tuhb]

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.

Other Word Forms

• hot-tubber noun
• hot-tubbing noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of hot tub¹

An Americanism dating back to 1970–75

Example Sentences

However, recent research indicates that hot tubs may deliver more noticeable health benefits.

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It hits me hard, square in the chest, sending me through the stairwell door and into a recreational area, complete with a pool, two hot tubs, and a small gym along the far wall.

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From the hot tub in the Dodger Stadium clubhouse, Yoshinobu Yamamoto saw his interpreter on his way to take a shower.

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Or for a slower-paced afternoon, amble around the ship’s water playground, three pools and six hot tubs.

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Classical music plays around campus, and there are six outdoor heated swimming pools, each accompanied by a hot tub.

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