hot tub

noun

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

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There's also a sauna, a gym, and a copper hot tub on the shore of the lake. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Aug. 2026 Other details include that the primary suite includes a large bathroom with two walk-in closets, dual showers, separate water closets and a soaking tub, while the outdoor amenities include a cold plunge and hot tub. David Caraccio, Miami Herald, 25 Aug. 2026 From above, the estate’s amenities come into focus, including a resort-style pool, full-size tennis court, private casita, four-car garage and outdoor wellness area with a hot tub and cold plunge. David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 25 Aug. 2026 This could include a post-training sauna or hot tub, scheduling low-effort training during the warmer part of the day and doing some training in a heated room. Nadia Neophytou, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 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 28 Aug. 2026.

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