spa

noun

ˈspä How to pronounce spa (audio)
Definition of spanext
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 Priority Pass now encompasses more than 1,900 lounges and experiences globally, ranging from traditional lounges to sleep pods, spas, gaming spaces and even an onsen overlooking an airport runway in Japan. — Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 Shirley Chen, who plays Maddie, adds the cast would treat themselves to spa days. — Yamillah Hurtado, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026 In addition to shopping, guests can get naked and take part in a unique spa experience. — Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2026 One of Zempel’s favorite sequences was the season finale’s fight scene in a Korean spa. — Simon Thompson, HollywoodReporter, 17 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for spa
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  1. gym
  2. gymnasium
Noun
  • The spa is intimate rather than sprawling, but the combination of treatments, nail bar, gym, and quiet pool deck works well for a restorative stay.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The condo has 22-foot ceilings, a private cinema, gym, multiple kitchens, yoga decks and a rooftop with a 65-foot swimming pool and Jacuzzi.
    — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of gym
Noun
  • Authorities also advised tourists to leave, while a nearby gymnasium was opened to receive evacuees.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026
  • While the celebrations had to be taken indoors due to rain and speeches were intermingled with thunder, the school’s new gymnasium was packed with smiling families, students and area school officials on Thursday afternoon.
    — Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of gymnasium

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