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 Condé Nast Traveler readers also picked the best spa resorts, cruise lines and hotels in the world. — Sacbee.com, 25 Oct. 2026 Your first stop is the Haveli, a modern house inspired by the traditional villas of Rajasthan, where the spa, pool, gym, and kids club are located. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Oct. 2026 Residents have access to concierge services, valet parking, a spa, a cinema, and landscaped gardens with a 98-foot swimming pool. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 24 Oct. 2026 The following day, restorative massages in the hotel’s spa, Umari, were followed with relaxing strolls through the enchanting walled city. — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for spa
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  1. gym
  2. gymnasium
Noun
  • Other amenities include a gym, a borrowing closet with Hunter boots and raincoats, and daily boat tours.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Oct. 2026
  • Robots, Barbie dolls, Supermans, T-rexes and princesses began to form in a circular line around the perimeter of the gym.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of gym
Noun
  • Small high school gymnasium, rabid fans watching the WNBA Finals.
    — Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Damage to the Milton High School gymnasium in Milton, Florida, from Hurricane Isaias.
    — Faris Tanyos, CBS News, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of gymnasium

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