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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There’s also a petting zoo, movie theater, e-bikes, pools, hot tubs, and a spa at the full-service dude ranch, and an activity concierge and handy phone app help keep everyone in the family busy and on schedule. Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026 Guests who opt for a stay at one of the full-sized private homes, condos, or townhomes can enjoy access to the members-only Yacht Club amenities, including an exclusive beach, a 27-person hot tub, and a lagoon-style pool. Kat Stinson, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026 Dinner usually means a lively table at Sweet Basil or Mountain Standard before retreating back to the hotel for a nightcap and a hot tub soak. Bailey Berg, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026 Off to the side, a dedicated pool house contains a heated indoor pool and a six-person hot tub, both open year-round. Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 6 Feb. 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 14 Feb. 2026.

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