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.
Origin of spa First recorded in
1555–65; generalized use of
Spa noun a resort town in E Belgium, SE of Liège: famous mineral springs.
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Historical Examples of spa The Spa doctor, then, it will be seen, moves in a very narrow orbit.
I had unfortunately met him at Spa , and told him I was was going to Portugal.
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The poor chap was killed in a duel at Spa , a few months after the marriage.
British Dictionary definitions for spa noun a mineral spring or a place or resort where such a spring is found
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Word Origin for spa C17: named after Spa , Belgium
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)
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Word Origin for SpA Italian: limited company
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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Word Origin and History for spa n. "medicinal or mineral spring," 1620s, from name of health resort in eastern Belgium, known since 14c., that featured mineral springs believed to have curative properties. The place name is from Walloon espa "spring, fountain."
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