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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Beyond the spa, wellness is woven into the resort’s DNA—picture a yoga studio with panoramic views, a fitness center with sleek Technogym gear, and a lakeside trail ideal for morning runs.
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Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The Australian city is home to 215 parks and nature reserves, including the Royal Botanic Gardens, and 249 spas and wellness centers.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
That's right—even the sprayer in your at-home spa needs to be cleaned from time to time to remove an excess of buildup that can change the way your soothing shower feels.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2025
An auction at this year’s Rare Impact Fund Benefit will include exclusive Rare Beauty experiences, vacation package at five-star resorts and spas, and signed sports memorabilia from legendary athletes.
—Katie Atkinson, Billboard, 10 Sep. 2025
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Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The Australian city is home to 215 parks and nature reserves, including the Royal Botanic Gardens, and 249 spas and wellness centers.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
That's right—even the sprayer in your at-home spa needs to be cleaned from time to time to remove an excess of buildup that can change the way your soothing shower feels.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2025
An auction at this year’s Rare Impact Fund Benefit will include exclusive Rare Beauty experiences, vacation package at five-star resorts and spas, and signed sports memorabilia from legendary athletes.
—Katie Atkinson, Billboard, 10 Sep. 2025
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“Spa.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spa. Accessed 18 Sep. 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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