hot springs

noun

Definition of hot springsnext
plural of hot spring
as in springs

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  1. springs
  2. fountains
  3. geysers
  4. sources
Noun
  • Founded in the 1920s by former San Diego Mayor Bert Vaughn, the mineral springs established a healthy tourism economy as people sought out the then-popular health treatment.
    — Madeleine Kashkooli, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The cold is what first springs to mind when thinking of Oldham’s home.
    — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of springs
Noun
  • Birds chirp from atop the towering oak trees, and the peacefully running fountains set the tone for a serenity that'll carry through your weekend.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The fountains in the square were not turned on, and were instead surrounded by barriers, because Britain is in drought at the moment.
    — Raf Sanchez, NBC news, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of fountains
Noun
  • Many acidic geysers break down the rock that forms a geyser, but the acidity at Echinus is not strong enough to eat away at the surrounding stone.
    — Kerry Breen, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
Definition of geysers
Noun
  • Now, multiple sources told CBS California Investigates that the governor's office plans to veto AB 1608.
    — Julie Watts, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Meanwhile, sources inside the organization said the Walter regime prioritized immediate profits over long-term infrastructure investments.
    — Chris Branch, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of sources
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“Hot springs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hot%20springs. Accessed 19 Aug. 2026.

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