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
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
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José Cantillo Ferrer, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Feb. 2026
The spa covers 2,160 square feet, and below street level is the Brave Club.
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Across the property, mature landscaping is punctuated by statues, fountains, sweeping lawns, and a swimming pool and spa framed by multiple patios and an outdoor fireplace.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 13 Feb. 2026
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José Cantillo Ferrer, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Feb. 2026
The spa covers 2,160 square feet, and below street level is the Brave Club.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 13 Feb. 2026
Across the property, mature landscaping is punctuated by statues, fountains, sweeping lawns, and a swimming pool and spa framed by multiple patios and an outdoor fireplace.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 13 Feb. 2026
Through Hilton Honors Experiences, Points can unlock actual moments, concert access, VIP sporting events, spa treatments, even Grammy weekend stays at Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills.
—Jessika Hardy, Refinery29, 13 Feb. 2026
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“Spa.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spa. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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spa
noun
ˈspä 
ˈspȯ
1
a
: a mineral spring
b
: a resort area with mineral springs
2
: a commercial establishment (as a resort) offering programs and equipment devoted especially to health, fitness, weight loss, beauty, or relaxation
Etymology
named for Spa, a place in Belgium that has a natural mineral spring and health resort
Medical Definition
spa
noun1
a
: a mineral spring
b
: a resort with mineral springs
2
: a commercial establishment (as a resort) providing facilities devoted especially to health, fitness, weight loss, beauty, and relaxation
Geographical Definition
Spa
geographical name
town southeast of Liège in the Wallonia region in eastern Belgium population 10,394
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