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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Above it on the hill is the Casa sull’Albero [the tree house], a design boutique hotel with 12 rooms nestled in a park, a spa and a pool, also with a beautiful view of the lake.
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Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 13 Nov. 2025
But there are plenty of ways to take a dip, including a heated outdoor infinity pool that visually blends into Lake Geneva, a heated indoor pool in the spa, and the outdoor hydrotherapy circuit.
—Blane Bachelor, Robb Report, 13 Nov. 2025
The sale is characterized by its wide variety, offering major savings on everything from local experiences — such as spa packages, restaurant vouchers, and fun activities — to goods, including electronics, home products, and apparel.
—Samantha Neely, Cincinnati Enquirer, 13 Nov. 2025
Guests can enjoy ski-in, ski-out access and amenities including spa services and five separate food and beverage concepts.
—Brad Japhe, Travel + Leisure, 12 Nov. 2025
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Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 13 Nov. 2025
But there are plenty of ways to take a dip, including a heated outdoor infinity pool that visually blends into Lake Geneva, a heated indoor pool in the spa, and the outdoor hydrotherapy circuit.
—Blane Bachelor, Robb Report, 13 Nov. 2025
The sale is characterized by its wide variety, offering major savings on everything from local experiences — such as spa packages, restaurant vouchers, and fun activities — to goods, including electronics, home products, and apparel.
—Samantha Neely, Cincinnati Enquirer, 13 Nov. 2025
Guests can enjoy ski-in, ski-out access and amenities including spa services and five separate food and beverage concepts.
—Brad Japhe, Travel + Leisure, 12 Nov. 2025
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“Spa.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spa. Accessed 17 Nov. 2025.
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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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