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

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An outdoor plunge pool and hot tub are tucked away behind the spa building, which has 11 treatment rooms. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026 There is also a laundry list of nice-to-haves on the property, including a heated pool, hot tub, and a home gym. Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 29 July 2026 Even more mind-boggling is the fact that Will went to bed without saying good night to Suzanne, who was in her bikini, getting ready to hot tub with another man. Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 28 July 2026 This Southern destination has glass mirror cabins, geodomes, and luxury treehouses—all complete with private hot tubs and sweeping views. Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 28 July 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 30 Jul. 2026.

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