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

Some retreats emulate full-on hotels, with spa treatments and complimentary boat rentals. — Tree Meinch, Midwest Living, 11 July 2026

The double anniversary edition of the fest in the Czech spa town, which also celebrated its 80th year in existence, wrapped on Saturday with more star power. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 11 July 2026

The primary suite includes water views, a balcony, fireplace, custom closets and a spa bathroom with oversized shower and infrared sauna. — Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 11 July 2026

Top 5 Can’t Miss Unwind after a day of hiking at the Posthotel in Leavenworth, an adults-only retreat known for its serene spa experience. — Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 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