hot spring

noun

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

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Take these precautions during water activities Swimmers, particularly those in southern states and warm coastal waters, should expect a minimal risk of contracting a pathogen in warm freshwater lakes, rivers, brackish waters and hot springs. Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2025 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) explains that the amoeba is found in warm freshwater, such as lakes, rivers and hot springs, especially when temperatures are high. Oumou Fofana, Essence, 31 July 2025 Hot Springs, Arkansas The city is well known for its namesake hot springs and national park. Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025 Brain-eating amoeba is commonly found in warm fresh waters such as lakes, rivers and hot springs. Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 23 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for hot spring

Word History

First Known Use

1572, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 23 Aug. 2025.

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

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