spa

noun

ˈspä 

ˈspȯ

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 providing facilities devoted especially to health, fitness, weight loss, beauty, and relaxation

5

: a hot tub with a whirlpool device

Synonyms of spa

• gym
• gymnasium

Examples of spa in a Sentence

Their property includes a swimming pool and spa.

a six-month membership in a health spa with the specific purpose of losing weight

Recent Examples on the Web

The team goes out of their way to look after guests, from suggesting off-peak hours at the spa for a pool visit to finding laptop-friendly spaces for those who are working remotely. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Aug. 2026

Upstairs, the primary suite is positioned as a retreat within the larger estate, with peaceful views and a spa-like bath. — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 8 Aug. 2026

Fitness centers and spas are no longer viewed simply as amenities. — Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

On-site are a spa, a Japanese restaurant, a deli, tennis courts, pickleball and padel courts. — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 7 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Spa, watering place in Belgium

First Known Use

1610, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing spa

• health spa
• medical spa
• medi spa
• med spa

Rhymes for spa

• aah
• ah
• ahh
• aw
• awe
• bah
• blah
• bra
• caw
• claw
• craw
• daw

Kids Definition

spa

noun

ˈspä 

ˈspȯ

1

a

: a mineral spring

b

: a resort area with mineral springs

2

: a commercial establishment (as a resort) offering programs and equipment devoted especially to health, fitness, weight loss, beauty, or relaxation

Etymology

named for Spa, a place in Belgium that has a natural mineral spring and health resort

Medical Definition

spa

noun

ˈspä, ˈspȯ 

1

a

: a mineral spring

b

: a resort with mineral springs

2

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

Geographical Definition

Spa

geographical name

ˈspä 

town southeast of Liège in the Wallonia region in eastern Belgium population 10,394