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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

Examples of hot tub in a Sentence

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Austen is being snarky about Craig hanging out in his hot tub with Salley, which is his right. Brian Moylan, Vulture, 4 Dec. 2025 The hotel has a restaurant and bar, indoor and outdoor pools and hot tubs and seasonal shuttle service between the hotel and Grand Canyon National Park. Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 3 Dec. 2025 Visitors can book a stay at the resort's accommodations, with amenities like an indoor pool, hot tub and workout area, and a variety of dining options. Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 3 Dec. 2025 That's the vibe at this sunny seaside resort located on the south shore of the island, where 11 villas and suites, some with private pools or hot tubs, invite guests to unwind, undisturbed, within earshot of the waves. Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 1 Dec. 2025 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 9 Dec. 2025.

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