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
Recent Examples on the Web
Soho House New York is one of several Soho House locations around the world featuring exclusive world-class luxury spas, pools, restaurants and bedrooms for paying members.
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Kayla Keegan, Peoplemag, 6 Apr. 2024
With a pool, steam room, hot tub, and sauna, the Uptown hotel’s spa is the perfect place to relax after a travel day — or before a big night out in Charlotte.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2024
The two-level residence has five bedrooms with glossy marble bathrooms, two infinity pools, a dining room, and its own private spa and wellness center.
—Amy Louise Bailey, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2024
The two-story spa building will feature 13 treatment rooms, and the resort’s centerpiece is a 400-foot swimming pool with cabanas and poolside food and drink service.
—The Arizona Republic, 30 Mar. 2024
Pierce loves using sage green decorating ideas in bathrooms because the color recalls eucalyptus leaves often used in spas.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Mar. 2024
Beyond the suites, seafarers can enjoy 11 dining options, spa and wellness offerings, a transverse marina, and a 65-foot stern pool that will be one of the largest in the industry.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 27 Mar. 2024
The property’s tranquil riverside setting is complemented by its refined yet homey interiors, sublime spa, and verdant gardens.
—Siobhan Reid, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2024
Amenities will include a restaurant, a poolside cafe and a bar, three pools, a spa and a gym, and a beach club.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 26 Mar. 2024
Kayla Keegan, Peoplemag, 6 Apr. 2024
With a pool, steam room, hot tub, and sauna, the Uptown hotel’s spa is the perfect place to relax after a travel day — or before a big night out in Charlotte.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2024
The two-level residence has five bedrooms with glossy marble bathrooms, two infinity pools, a dining room, and its own private spa and wellness center.
—Amy Louise Bailey, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2024
The two-story spa building will feature 13 treatment rooms, and the resort’s centerpiece is a 400-foot swimming pool with cabanas and poolside food and drink service.
—The Arizona Republic, 30 Mar. 2024
Pierce loves using sage green decorating ideas in bathrooms because the color recalls eucalyptus leaves often used in spas.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Mar. 2024
Beyond the suites, seafarers can enjoy 11 dining options, spa and wellness offerings, a transverse marina, and a 65-foot stern pool that will be one of the largest in the industry.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 27 Mar. 2024
The property’s tranquil riverside setting is complemented by its refined yet homey interiors, sublime spa, and verdant gardens.
—Siobhan Reid, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2024
Amenities will include a restaurant, a poolside cafe and a bar, three pools, a spa and a gym, and a beach club.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 26 Mar. 2024
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“Spa.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spa. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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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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