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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And if your legs get weary, ask a local for their favorite nearby hot spring. Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2026 The unique town name brings tourists to visit the many hot springs and art galleries. Don Tse, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026 Travelers encounter small towns, lava caves, waterfalls and natural hot springs, with dramatically fewer crowds than along Iceland’s more famous routes. Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 18 May 2026 There are these natural mineral hot springs that actually have a really interesting history. AFAR Media, 15 May 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 30 May. 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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