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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Over 80, Evangelina and brother Luis vacation briefly at a hot springs hotel spa. — John Hopewell, Variety, 2 Nov. 2026 Plan to spend a day soaking in the property's hot springs, which has been soothing visitors since 1886. — Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Oct. 2026 The team has removed six Invisalign retainers, 15 fake nails, numerous floss picks and one lump of glittery pink slime from the park’s hot springs. — Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2026 The resort town famous for its riverside hot springs suffered flooding from a similar weather pattern a year ago. — Mead Gruver, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 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 7 Nov. 2026.

Kids Definition

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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