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

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The law means removing anything flammable, including plants, mulch, most artificial turfs, plastic rain barrels, storage sheds, trash bins, wood piles, hot tubs and patio furniture within five feet. Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Jan. 2026 Less than four miles from Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ), the hotel offers complimentary bicycles, a cold plunge, a hot tub, and a pool. Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 20 Jan. 2026 Amenities include two restaurants, an indoor pool, a sauna, a hot tub, bike rentals, a bonfire pit, a sandy beach, and an activity room with crafts. Robert Annis, Midwest Living, 19 Jan. 2026 Topping it all off are the grounds, which host a swimming pool, a hot tub, and a putting green, plus garaging for up to six vehicles. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 17 Jan. 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 23 Jan. 2026.

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