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
Outside, the grounds are designed as a resort setting, anchored by a 50-foot pool with a Baja shelf and spa.
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David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
30 June 2026
The annual promotion from the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau runs throughout July and August and includes luxurious properties offering spa experiences at special rates of $109, $159, or $199.
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Connie Ogle
june 30,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2026
And Lintimer knows better than most people how much the spa town dresses up for the big annual extravaganza.
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Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
29 June 2026
Dylan is treating Kenzie to a sexy spa-day massage on the dock.
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Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
29 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for spa
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
30 June 2026
The annual promotion from the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau runs throughout July and August and includes luxurious properties offering spa experiences at special rates of $109, $159, or $199.
—
Connie Ogle
june 30,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2026
And Lintimer knows better than most people how much the spa town dresses up for the big annual extravaganza.
—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
29 June 2026
Dylan is treating Kenzie to a sexy spa-day massage on the dock.
—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
29 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for spa
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spa
Noun
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Mary Bis, senior director of emergency management for Amtrak, told a group of passengers huddled inside the gym of Northwestern High School that the crash was under federal investigation.
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Informal Beyblade battles are popping up in strangest of places, with players huddling in parks, gyms and shopping malls.
Noun
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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.
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Steer clear of windows and avoid seeking refuge in large open areas such as cafeterias, gymnasiums, or auditoriums.
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“Spa.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spa. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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