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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Cassandra Hutchison, an aesthetician who gives the treatments at the spa, said the ingredient is intended to repair skin and keep inflammation down.
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Aya Diab, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
All of which guests can explore on foot, bike, or horseback, before taking the weight off at the Susanne Kaufmann spa and sampling the wares of the on-site winery under twinkling skies fully deserving of their designation as a Dark Sky Reserve.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Apr. 2026
Fresh, calming shades and the right paint finish create a more inviting, spa-like space.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Apr. 2026
Built in 2005 and refurbished in 2025, the Norwegian Jewel can host up to 2,300 guests and has a variety of amenities for cruisers, including spas, restaurants, and lounges.
—Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
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Aya Diab, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
All of which guests can explore on foot, bike, or horseback, before taking the weight off at the Susanne Kaufmann spa and sampling the wares of the on-site winery under twinkling skies fully deserving of their designation as a Dark Sky Reserve.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Apr. 2026
Fresh, calming shades and the right paint finish create a more inviting, spa-like space.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Apr. 2026
Built in 2005 and refurbished in 2025, the Norwegian Jewel can host up to 2,300 guests and has a variety of amenities for cruisers, including spas, restaurants, and lounges.
—Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
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“Spa.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spa. Accessed 26 Apr. 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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