hot spring

noun

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

Examples of hot spring in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Read Full Review This area just outside of the city of Sonoma has been prime real estate for centuries, since Indigenous peoples first discovered healing mineral hot springs here. — Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

Atona was first announced in 2022, and the brand will debut in 2028 with properties in iconic hot spring destinations like Yufu, Hakone and Yakushima. — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026

The journey then trades desert for mountains, continuing into Colorado’s San Juan Mountains for hiking, horseback riding, and hot springs. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 24 Sep. 2026

However, there was one small wrinkle — said hot springs didn’t exist. — Lilit Marcus, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1572, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for hot spring

• bowstring
• coiling
• downswing
• drawstring
• forewing
• hamstring
• lapwing
• mainspring
• offspring
• plaything
• shoestring
• texting

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