spa

¹ American  

[spah] / spɑ /

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.

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Spa ² American  

[spah] / spɑ /

noun

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

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SpA ¹ British  

abbreviation

1. Società per Azioni

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SPA ² British  

abbreviation

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

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Spa ³ British  

/ 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)

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spa ⁴ British  

/ spɑː /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of spa

First recorded in 1555–65; generalized use of Spa

Example Sentences

Call it the med spa from hell with a killer targeted marketing campaign.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

The spa petitioned for rehearing en banc, which was denied by the appeals court.

From Slate • Mar. 13, 2026

Facial at the Four Seasons Spa — Much like the hotel itself, the spa at the Four Seasons is a tranquil escape from the noise of Las Vegas.

From Salon • Mar. 7, 2026

Completed in 2021, the sprawling property is now believed to be worth around $35 million, offering an array of high-end amenities, including a bowling alley, private gym, an Olympic-size swimming pool, and a spa.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 4, 2026

When he nodded yes she’d ask, “Where you want to go, Disneyland, spa, or RV trip?”

From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot