hot spring

noun

: a spring whose water issues at a temperature higher than that of its surroundings

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From unique hot springs to scenic hiking trails, Iceland’s natural landscapes provide one-of-a-kind experiences for outdoor enthusiasts. Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 19 Oct. 2025 On Wednesday, though, all three of Pagosa Springs’ established hot springs resorts were open with their pools filled with water from the Mother Spring aquifer, which was unaffected by the floodwaters, according to Jesse Hensle, vice president of marketing for The Springs Resort. Brittany Anas, Denver Post, 16 Oct. 2025 Thanks to its location on the banks of the French Broad River and Spring Creek, Hot Springs (the town) has its own natural hot spring that bubbles with mineral water from deep in the earth—and visitors are invited to take a soak in the healing pools! Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2025 The Bambino, Babe Ruth himself, came for spring training beginning around 1915 and credited the natural hot springs baths with having a salubrious effect on him. Matthew Carey, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for hot spring

Word History

First Known Use

1572, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of hot spring was in 1572

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“Hot spring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hot%20spring. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.

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hot spring

noun
: a spring whose water flows out at a temperature higher than the average temperature of the place where the spring is located

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