spa

noun \ ˈspä , ˈspȯ \

Definition of spa

1 a :a mineral spring

b :a resort with mineral springs

2 :a fashionable resort or hotel

3 New England :soda fountain

4 :a commercial establishment providing facilities devoted especially to health, fitness, weight loss, beauty, and relaxation

5 :a hot tub with a whirlpool device

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Examples of spa in a Sentence

Their property includes a swimming pool and spa.
a six-month membership in a health spa with the specific purpose of losing weight

Recent Examples of spa from the Web

In the sheriff’s hospitality tents, tricked out in pink underwear and striped suits, enjoying spa-like treatment in a weight-reducing chain gang.

— logan jenkins, sandiegouniontribune.com, "You'll have to pardon this view of Arpaio's comic career," 29 Aug. 2017
Grab the nail polish, slice up some cucumbers and have a spa day.

— fresh u, Teen Vogue, "12 Fun Things to Do With Your Roommate the First Month of College," 29 Aug. 2017
In May 2016, a letter was sent to Park Ridge salons and spas, informing the business owners of the new license, Peterson said.

— jennifer johnson, chicagotribune.com, "Park Ridge salon gets license to serve wine, beer," 24 Aug. 2017
Hotel Indigo guests can also order en suite salon and spa services for their hotel room.

— erin hegarty, Naperville Sun, "Bluemercury to move into old Starbucks, luxury salon planned for Water Street," 3 Aug. 2017
From the muddy delta of the Indus to the barren Baloch coast, a twinkling constellation of attractions is set to rise: luxury hotels, water parks, golf courses, health spas, yacht harbours, night clubs, the works.

— The Economist, "One Lifebelt, One RoadChina makes Pakistan an offer it cannot refuse," 22 July 2017
The spa also offers additional treatments, massages and therapies.

— korky vann, courant.com, "Saratoga Springs Offers Victorian Architecture, 'Health, History, Horses'," 18 July 2017
Oasis guests get hotel perks through spa, gym and club memberships.

— chabeli herrera, miamiherald, "Miami-Dade is an Airbnb battleground. So why are home sharing companies coming here?," 17 July 2017
The Rev. Antonio Spadaro (spa-DAH-roh) accused evangelical political activists and Catholics who work with them of using religion to promote conflict and hate.

— rachel zoll, The Seattle Times, "Confidant of Pope Francis condemns US religious right," 13 July 2017

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Origin and Etymology of spa

Spa, watering place in Belgium

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First Known Use: 1610

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spa Synonyms

Synonyms

gymnasium, health club, health spa, gym

Related Words

arena, bowl, coliseum, colosseum, stadium

Spa

geographical name \ ˈspä \

Definition of Spa

town southeast of Liège in the Wallonia region in eastern Belgium population 10,394

SPA Defined for English Language Learners

spa

noun

Definition of spa for English Language Learners

: a place where water that has many minerals in it comes up naturally from the ground and where people go to improve their health by swimming in, bathing in, or drinking the water
: a place where people go to improve their health and appearance by exercising, relaxing, etc.
: a bathtub in which a pump causes hot water and air bubbles to move around your body