whirlpool bath

American  

noun

1. a bath in which the body is immersed in swirling water as therapy or for relaxation.

2. a device that swirls and often heats the water in such a bath.

3. a tub or pool containing or equipped with such a device.

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whirlpool bath British  

noun

1. a bath having a device for maintaining the water in a swirling motion

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Etymology

Origin of whirlpool bath

First recorded in 1915–20

Example Sentences

The home has a rooftop deck with a whirlpool bath, foosball table and TV.

From Los Angeles Times

The en suite bathroom has a whirlpool bath, and the suite has a small kitchenette and window seats where O’Brien Dovan said her parents had coffee in the mornings.

From Washington Post

A series of stories by the Times-Picayune in 2005 documenting neglect at nursing homes around the state singled out conditions at some of Dean’s facilities, describing a brain-damaged resident at one site drowning unattended in a whirlpool bath and another woman who was hospitalized after being swarmed by ants that ate away part of her skin.

From Seattle Times

With 86 suites, including coveted Royal Suites with balconies containing a private whirlpool bath, the MSC Yacht Club is situated in coveted fore decks of the ship.

From Washington Times

The rooms are cosy, each with their own outdoor whirlpool bath; a buffet breakfast is served in a glass dining room with views of Hekla volcano.

From The Guardian