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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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The inn is in central Lake Louise and has larger rooms, some with full kitchens, fireplaces, and hot tubs. Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 30 Nov. 2025 The property transforms its fourth-floor patio into an outdoor spa experience with barrel saunas and cedar hot tubs overlooking the city skyline. Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 27 Nov. 2025 There’s no spa, but the outdoor pool and hot tubs are perfect for easing post-slope muscle soreness, and guests can make use of complimentary Therabody recovery tools. Siobhan Reid, Vogue, 25 Nov. 2025 Outside, a private deck and hot tub extend the living space, offering a perch for watching the stars after a day of hiking or skiing. Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 25 Nov. 2025 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 2 Dec. 2025.

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