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
Booking Office 1869 occupies the old ticket hall and the hotel also contains a spa and indoor pool.
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David Hochman,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
This sprawling five-bedroom retreat centers on a private heated mineral pool and hot tub housed in a dedicated spa space, turning a weekend getaway into something closer to a wellness retreat.
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Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
26 June 2026
The tower will offer 350 luxury residences along with access to a 32-slip private marina along with an exclusive beach club, health club and spa and wellness center.
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Susannah Bryan,
Sun Sentinel,
26 June 2026
The first scan-spa will open in San Francisco late next year.
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New Atlas,
26 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for spa
David Hochman,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
This sprawling five-bedroom retreat centers on a private heated mineral pool and hot tub housed in a dedicated spa space, turning a weekend getaway into something closer to a wellness retreat.
—
Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
26 June 2026
The tower will offer 350 luxury residences along with access to a 32-slip private marina along with an exclusive beach club, health club and spa and wellness center.
—
Susannah Bryan,
Sun Sentinel,
26 June 2026
The first scan-spa will open in San Francisco late next year.
—
New Atlas,
26 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for spa
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spa
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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 29 Jun. 2026.
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