spa
[ spah ]
/ spɑ /
noun
a mineral spring, or a locality in which such springs exist.
a luxurious resort or resort hotel.
a hot tub or similar warm-water hydromassage facility, usually for more than one person.
New England. soda fountain.
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Origin of spa
First recorded in 1555–65; generalized use of Spa
Definition for spa (2 of 2)
Spa
[ spah ]
/ spɑ /
noun
a resort town in E Belgium, SE of Liège: famous mineral springs.
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spa
/ (spɑː) /
noun
a mineral spring or a place or resort where such a spring is found
Word Origin for spa
C17: named after Spa, Belgium
British Dictionary definitions for spa (2 of 4)
Spa
/ (spɑː) /
noun
a town in E Belgium, in Liège province: a resort with medicinal mineral springs (discovered in the 14th century). Pop: 10 491 (2004 est)
British Dictionary definitions for spa (3 of 4)
SpA
abbreviation for
Società per Azioni
Word Origin for SpA
Italian: limited company
British Dictionary definitions for spa (4 of 4)
SPA
abbreviation for
Special Protection Area: an area designated by the European Union in order to protect endangered species, esp of birds
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