hydrotherapy

noun

hy·​dro·​ther·​a·​py ˌhī-drə-ˈther-ə-pē 

: the therapeutic use of water (as in a whirlpool bath) compare hydropathy

Examples of hydrotherapy in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Treatments there include hydrotherapy, infrared therapy, and cryotherapy, as well as a hammam, a thermal circuit, and more. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 21 Aug. 2026

Debuting in 2026, Acre's intimate new spa features four treatment cabins and a signature wet room dedicated to hydrotherapy rituals, along with treatments inspired by Baja's natural landscape. — Jill Schildhouse, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026

The hydrotherapy is partly open air, which allows the natural soundtrack of the resort’s luscious 44-acre grounds to carry through the air and drenched in natural sunlight. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Aug. 2026

The sanctuary offers five hydrotherapy pools, eight treatment rooms, a fitness center and movement studio, a steam room, and dry and infrared saunas. — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 19 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary

First Known Use

1876, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for hydrotherapy

• brachytherapy
• chemotherapy
• cryotherapy
• hypnotherapy
• monotherapy
• phototherapy
• psychotherapy
• sclerotherapy
• immunotherapy
• pharmacotherapy
• physiotherapy
• radiotherapy

Medical Definition

hydrotherapy

noun

hy·​dro·​ther·​a·​py -ˈther-ə-pē 

plural hydrotherapies

: the therapeutic use of water (as in a whirlpool bath) compare hydropathy