spa

spa

noun \ˈspä, ˈspȯ\

Definition of SPA

1

a : a mineral spring b : a resort with mineral springs

2

: a fashionable resort or hotel

3

New England : soda fountain

4

: a commercial establishment (as a resort) providing facilities devoted especially to health, fitness, weight loss, beauty, and relaxation

5

: a hot tub with a whirlpool device

Examples of SPA

1. Their property includes a swimming pool and spa.
2. <a six-month membership in a health spa with the specific purpose of losing weight>

Origin of SPA

Spa, watering place in Belgium

First Known Use: 1610

Related to SPA

Synonyms: gymnasium, health club, health spa, gym

Related Words: arena, bowl, coliseum, colosseum, stadium

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Rhymes with SPA

aah, ah, baa, bah, blah, Blois, bra, dah, droit, fa, Fra, ha, Jah, Kwa, la, ma, nah, pa, pas, Ra, rah, schwa, shah, ska, ta