hydrotherapy

noun

hy·​dro·​ther·​a·​py ˌhī-drə-ˈther-ə-pē How to pronounce hydrotherapy (audio)
: the therapeutic use of water (as in a whirlpool bath) compare hydropathy

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An indoor pool with a hydrotherapy circuit, dry sauna, hammam, and serene treatment rooms offers ritual-level relaxation. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026 The Spa The full-service spa has a hydrotherapy circuit (one-time admission is included with a Diamond Club stay), along with a range of wellness and beauty treatments. Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2026 Play golf, kayak or canoe the Sheboygan River, or luxuriate in the spa, which specializes in hydrotherapy. Jennifer Kester, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026 Included are a world-class gym, with specialist strength and conditioning facilities, dedicated medical, rehab and physio spaces, hydrotherapy and recovery areas. Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 15 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for hydrotherapy

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First Known Use

1876, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of hydrotherapy was in 1876

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“Hydrotherapy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hydrotherapy. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.

Medical Definition

hydrotherapy

noun
hy·​dro·​ther·​a·​py -ˈther-ə-pē How to pronounce hydrotherapy (audio)
plural hydrotherapies
: the therapeutic use of water (as in a whirlpool bath) compare hydropathy

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