hot tub

American  

[hot tuhb] / ˈhɒt ˌtʌb /

noun

• hot tubs
  plural

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-tubber
  noun
• hot-tubbing
  noun

Inflected Forms

Nouns

• hot tubs
  plural

Etymology

Origin of hot tub

An Americanism dating back to 1970–75

Example Sentences

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hot tub

According to Omaze, the house, which has a heated outdoor pool and hot tub, could have a rental value of £5,000 to £8,000 a month.

From BBC ● Jun. 15, 2026

Some of them bolted for the hot tub after class, but I had places to be.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 3, 2026

Contra Costa County health officials said the hot tub at the day spa didn’t have a permit, and had never been inspected by health officials.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 18, 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

We sat in the hot tub beside my backyard swimming pool.

From "100 Sideways Miles" by Andrew Smith