hydro

1 of 2

noun (1)

hy·​dro ˈhī-(ˌ)drō How to pronounce hydro (audio)
plural hydros
British
: an establishment offering hydropathic treatment (as for weight loss) : health spa

hydro

2 of 2

noun (2)

often attributive
: hydroelectric power

Examples of hydro in a Sentence

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Noun
Choose from floss mode and hydro pulse massage mode. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 15 Sep. 2025 The location is expected to house five food and beverage experiences, two signature restaurants, a rooftop restaurant and bar, a basement speakeasy, as well as a dedicated Clubhouse with a 6,480-square-foot spa, complete with a hydro pool, fitness center and café. Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 11 Sep. 2025 Provide point protection for Balch Camp PG&E hydro-electric and residential facilities, two powerhouses, Balch communication reflector, penstock and valve houses, and associated power distribution lines. Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 10 Sep. 2025 Apart from gas, which provides 55% of First Gen’s capacity, and geothermal, the Philippine company's energy portfolio includes hydro, solar and wind. Ian Sayson, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for hydro

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

short for hydropathic establishment

Noun (2)

short for hydropower

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1882, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1916, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of hydro was in 1882

Cite this Entry

“Hydro.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hydro. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

hydro

noun
hy·​dro
ˈhī-drō
: hydroelectric power

Medical Definition

hydro

noun
hy·​dro ˈhī-(ˌ)drō How to pronounce hydro (audio)
plural hydros
British
: a hydropathic facility : spa
also : a hotel catering to people using such a facility
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