hot spring

noun

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

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Iceland's unique environment includes an active volcano, natural hot springs, thousands of picturesque waterfalls and glaciers – including Vatnajökull, which takes up 8% of the country's land area. Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 30 Oct. 2025 The photos, taken during 2010 and 2011, all focus directly on the face of the same woman who is submerged in hot springs at various locations across Iceland. Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 27 Oct. 2025 After marveling at the park’s mud pots and hot springs, visitors to nearby Drakesbad Guest Ranch can be the direct beneficiaries of that volcanic activity as well, with therapeutic soaks in Drake’s Bath available seasonally, plus massages offered by reservation. AFAR Media, 24 Oct. 2025 All overnight guests get free access to the Sol Duc hot spring pools and free parking. Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 24 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 8 Nov. 2025.

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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