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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There’s plenty of intimate bars and lounges, and outdoor space - not just for viewing wildlife or lounging, but also for swimming in an infinity pool or soaking in one of four hot tubs (two by the cool outdoor Sky Bar). Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026 Over the years, a hot tub Soldner jerry-rigged on the grounds has become a metaphor for what the place was like in the early days. Sarah Douglas, ARTnews.com, 4 Sep. 2026 Perry died in 2023 after injecting himself with ketamine and drowning in his hot tub. Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 1 Sep. 2026 The home on the lake north of Traverse City has outdoor features like a cabana with a kitchen and bar, hot tub, firepit and sun deck. Brendel Clark, Freep.com, 29 Aug. 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 12 Sep. 2026.

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