hot spring

noun

Synonyms of hot springnext
: a spring whose water issues at a temperature higher than that of its surroundings

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However, places like Fukushima are popular with people from Taiwan, while golf courses and hot springs in Ehime prefecture appeal to South Korean tourists, according to Oxford Economics. Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 17 Mar. 2026 Prepare for the heat this week, and be prepared for more and more hot spring days as the years go on. Zoe Mintz, CBS News, 15 Mar. 2026 Fufu Tokyo Ginza is an urban oasis in every sense—34 suites with private gardens and natural hot spring baths sourced from Atami, all perched above the Ginza 1-chome intersection with direct metro access below. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Mar. 2026 With one swing, Caglianone continued his hot spring. Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 11 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hot spring

Word History

First Known Use

1572, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of hot spring was in 1572

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

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hot spring

noun
: a spring whose water flows out at a temperature higher than the average temperature of the place where the spring is located

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