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spa
[ spah ]
/ spɑ /
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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
Other definitions 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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British Dictionary definitions for spa (1 of 4)
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
Special Protection Area: an area designated by the European Union in order to protect endangered species, esp of birds
British Dictionary definitions for spa (4 of 4)
SpA
abbreviation for
Società per Azioni
Word Origin for SpA
Italian: limited company
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