spa

¹

[spah]

noun

1. a mineral spring, or a locality in which such springs exist.

2. a luxurious resort or resort hotel.

3. health spa.

4. a hot tub or similar warm-water hydromassage facility, usually for more than one person.

5. New England.,  soda fountain.

Spa

²

[spah]

noun

1. a resort town in E Belgium, SE of Liège: famous mineral springs.

SpA

¹

abbreviation

1. Società per Azioni

SPA

²

abbreviation

1. Special Protection Area: an area designated by the European Union in order to protect endangered species, esp of birds

Spa

³

/ spɑː /

noun

1. a town in E Belgium, in Liège province: a resort with medicinal mineral springs (discovered in the 14th century). Pop: 10 491 (2004 est)

spa

⁴

/ spɑː /

noun

1. a mineral spring or a place or resort where such a spring is found

Word History and Origins

Origin of spa¹

First recorded in 1555–65; generalized use of Spa

Word History and Origins

Origin of spa¹

Italian: limited company

Origin of spa²

C17: named after _Spa , Belgium

Example Sentences

Club members, who pay a $12,000 initiation fee, have access to the hotel’s pool, restaurant, spa and fitness classes.

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The experience can feel like a spa visit.

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I don’t need to go to the spa, especially when I’m on the road.

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And most visitors also want to immerse themselves in Bali's luxe hotels, villas and spas.

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The team states the facility will also feature an outdoor spa, indoor hydrotherapy suites, dedicated nap rooms, wellness spaces for yoga or mediation, and extensive use of natural light and retractable doors.

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