hot tub

noun

: a large tub of hot water in which bathers soak and usually socialize
especially : such a tub with a whirlpool device
hot-tub intransitive verb

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The vibe is quiet luxury—think sauna sessions, hot tub soaks, and a spa menu focused on deep restoration. Alexandra Emanuelli, Travel + Leisure, 20 June 2026 Alliance Chemical recommends 12% for hot tubs and small spas, with 30% concentrate used for large pools and heavy shock treatment. Mike Stunson, USA Today, 17 June 2026 The Broomfields extended the living space of the property with an outdoor patio replete with a hot tub and custom gas fire pit. Caitlin Gunther, Architectural Digest, 17 June 2026 The space itself is gorgeous, with an inviting outdoor private courtyard space with a pool and hot tub—reminiscent of a high-class boutique resort. Literary Hub, 17 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for hot tub

Word History

First Known Use

1973, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of hot tub was in 1973

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“Hot tub.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hot%20tub. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.

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