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spa

noun

ˈspä

Definition of spa

as in gym

a building or room used for sports activities and exercising a six-month membership in a health spa with the specific purpose of losing weight

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Recent Examples of spa For a spa-like experience underfoot, consider a bath mat crafted from natural hinoki. — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 7 July 2026 The hotel’s amenities will include an all-day dining venue, a lobby bar, a spa, and a wine lounge that brings The Little Nell’s renowned wine program to New York. — Everett Potter, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 Wellness reverberates throughout the property, with a wide range of add-on spa treatments, as well as complimentary fitness classes and wellness facilities for all overnight and day visitors. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 July 2026 Curtain Bluff, Antigua Come for the pair of beaches, exceptional clifftop spa, and superb cuisine. — Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for spa

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Entering the gym, Ohashi giggled that so many of the judges from a decade ago were still there.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
More than 1,700 square meters (18,298 square feet) of interiors unfold with the scale expected of a major lakefront residence, including an indoor pool, spa, gym, cinema-capable conference room, lakeside terrace and private pontoon.

— Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

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Steer clear of windows and avoid seeking refuge in large open areas such as cafeterias, gymnasiums, or auditoriums.

— NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 6 July 2026
The modern word most likely derives from the Greek Cynosarges, a temple of Heracles (better known as the Roman Hercules) that also served as a public gymnasium.

— Theodore McDarrah, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026

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