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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The spa There isn’t a spa on site, but there is a hot spring and sauna that happens to serve as the perfect Northern Lights viewing spot (aside from your room). Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 June 2026 Wellness retreats are one of 2026’s biggest luxury travel trends, but a getaway built around yoga, hot springs or meditation does not have to drain your savings. Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 June 2026 Family, issued the warning about the dangers of hot springs after Bobbie, then 5, came down with a sudden high fever last year. Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026 Local favorites also are highlighted in the roundup, including Dockweiler State Beach in Playa del Rey — known for its many firepits — and White Point/Royal Palms Beach in San Pedro, where scuba divers go to experience the underwater hot springs. Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026 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 19 Jun. 2026.

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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