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

Beyond the dreamy spa treatments, there’s much planned for wellness at Luura, from on-site classes and contrast therapy in the sauna and cold plunge to off-site adventures like hiking and trail running. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026

The grounds feature an approximately 800-square-foot guesthouse, deep swimming pool and spa, tennis and pickleball court, mature landscaping, a private dock and a collection of childhood attractions built for the family’s children and grandchildren. — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 22 Aug. 2026

Outside, the lush grounds host a 55-foot pool with a spillover spa, a kitchen and bar barbecue setup, a meditation garden with an infrared sauna, a stream, and a chicken—or peacock—coop. — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 21 Aug. 2026

Four lifelong friends, burned out and overdue for a break, escape to a luxury spa retreat for a weekend. — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 21 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