hot tub

noun

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

Examples of hot tub in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Other images saw the Babygirl actress taking in the serene sights of Iceland, then soaking in a hot tub while onboard the vessel. Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 19 Aug. 2026 In one shot of Kidman leaning against the railing of a boat, her curls took center stage, and in another photo, the Lioness actress posed in a blue bikini in a hot tub, her hair tied up in a top knot. Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 19 Aug. 2026 Offering stunning water views, a three-tier adult-only infinity pool has a swim-up bar, private cabanas, and hot tub. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026 Dial up the charm by booking one of the ocean-facing rooms or suites; better yet, snag one with a balcony and private hot tub. Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 16 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

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Hot tub.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hot%20tub. Accessed 22 Aug. 2026.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster