hot tub

noun

: a large tub of hot water in which bathers soak and usually socialize
especially : such a tub with a whirlpool device
hot-tub intransitive verb

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The hotel’s 15 Ocean Villas are the most private accommodation type on the property, and each villa comes with its own private patio or balcony overlooking the Pacific, a fireplace, and an extremely spacious bathroom complete with a hot tub and a separate rain shower. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026 Warm up in the rooftop hot tub or with a drink from the on-site restaurant, which claims one of the largest whiskey collections in the Midwest. Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 28 Apr. 2026 Yes, every episode includes a murder investigation, but the crime is more likely to involve a paper shredder, a hot tub, or a giant nutcracker head than a gun. Michael Schneider, Variety, 27 Apr. 2026 For wellness, there’s a compact spa, a small but well-equipped gym, and an outdoor hot tub, perfect for soaking under the stars. David Morris, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hot tub

Word History

First Known Use

1973, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of hot tub was in 1973

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“Hot tub.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hot%20tub. Accessed 1 May. 2026.

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