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

Examples of hot tub in a Sentence

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There’s a private hot tub on the deck, and shared amenities include a heated pool, a ski valet, a gym, and a lounge. The Week Us, TheWeek, 23 Mar. 2026 The outdoor pool area has three large hot tubs, one of which is adults-only. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Mar. 2026 Limit saunas, hot tubs, steam rooms and other hot environments. Leslie Baumann, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2026 Other upgrades on the home include a large backyard with a large deck, a gazebo, and a hot tub. India Roby, Architectural Digest, 18 Mar. 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 26 Mar. 2026.

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