hot spring

noun

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

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Featuring just 14 runs, the ski area is buffered by Canada’s largest natural mineral hot springs—and soaking in them is the perfect way to end a big day out on the mountain. Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 17 Feb. 2026 Akita is known for its winter snow, hot springs and its delicious sake made from rice harvested in the region. Jeff Kingston, Time, 15 Feb. 2026 The ancient city of Beppu, on the volcanic Japanese island of Kyushu, has long been shaped by its geothermal activity—people from all over the world flock here for its renowned hot springs (onsen). Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 12 Feb. 2026 The site was once an ancient hot spring like Yellowstone. Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 5 Feb. 2026 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 20 Feb. 2026.

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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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