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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But its proximity to the Arenal Volcano also means plenty of mineral-rich hot springs to laze around in. Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Feb. 2026 Located northeast of San Diego, Murrieta is fast gaining a reputation for its hot springs resort. Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2026 South Florida is in for a dry hot spring this year, says the National Weather Service. Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 19 Feb. 2026 Akita is known for its winter snow, hot springs and its delicious sake made from rice harvested in the region. Jeff Kingston, Time, 15 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hot spring

Word History

First Known Use

1572, in the meaning defined above

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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 28 Feb. 2026.

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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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