hot tub

noun

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

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Building amenities include an outdoor pool and hot tub, a sky lounge, a golf simulator, a cinema, a fitness center with steam and sauna rooms, Tesla house vehicles and a dog lounge with an indoor run. — Saleema Syed, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026 The top-tier suite has a Steinway piano, a private dining room and a wraparound deck with a hot tub and a view comparable to the one from the ship's bridge. — Contessa Brewer,ryan Ruggiero, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026 There are saunas, hot tubs, steam rooms, and—most importantly—expert trainers and therapists who guide all guests through a journey of deep relaxation and rejuvenation. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026 This contemporary three-bedroom home, for instance, comes with a heated saltwater pool, a rooftop hot tub, and a private boardwalk to the beach. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 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 24 Oct. 2026.

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