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 The hotel was built in 1890 as a resort spa over a mineral spring. Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 21 Oct. 2025 Giuffre's father worked in maintenance at the resort, and after Giuffre got a job at the Mar-a-Lago spa, Maxwell recruited her for Epstein to reportedly traffic to his rich and powerful friends. Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025 An outdoor swimming pool, spa, fire pits and grills will be located on the third floor between two taller sections of the building, according to plans submitted to the city. Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Oct. 2025 The amenities include secluded beaches, a golf course, a beach club, an equestrian centre, fitness and spa facilities, and an organic farm. Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 18 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for spa
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Noun
  • Looking for a pair of shoes that can handle the gym, your daily walks, and everything in between?
    Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Rozier appeared in court wearing a black Hornets hoodie, gym shorts and low-top sneakers.
    Dan Gallo, NBC news, 23 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • There would be no loud confetti poppers; instead, the students shot off streamers inside the gymnasium.
    Luca Evans, Denver Post, 18 Oct. 2025
  • Maintain a safe distance from windows and avoid seeking refuge in large open rooms like cafeterias, gymnasiums, or auditoriums.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 14 Oct. 2025

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“Spa.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spa. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.

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