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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of spa For decades, luxury hotel companies such as Four Seasons and The Ritz-Carlton have sold apartments within their hotels, granting wealthy homeowners access to amenities such as housekeeping, concierge services, fine-dining restaurants, and spas. — Zahra Tayeb, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2026 The backyard holds an infinity-edge pool, a spa, a fire pit lounge, and an alfresco dining and barbecue area. — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 4 Aug. 2026 In Wailea, the all-suite Fairmont Kea Lani resort has one of the best wellness spas on Maui. — Ben Davidson, Mercury News, 3 Aug. 2026 The home includes more than 2,000 square feet of oceanfront terraces, plus a pool and spa, gated steps down to the sand, and an oceanfront amphitheater. — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 3 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for spa
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spa
  1. gym
  2. gymnasium
Noun
  • Hyperice built authority in places consumers couldn’t access, then expanded by placing the same technology in gyms, hotels and airport lounges.
    — Lilian Raji, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Combined with the spacious 24/7 gym, all your workout needs should be covered.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of gym
Noun
  • The school will have a full gymnasium and locker room, with middle school sports such as track and basketball.
    — Kyle Martin, Mercury News, 3 Aug. 2026
  • But the current facility lacks features like a gymnasium, an outdoor soccer field and an auditorium, which Stewart said are important for a well-rounded educational environment.
    — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of gymnasium

Phrases Containing spa

Browse Nearby Words

sozzled
spa
space
See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Spa.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spa. Accessed 8 Aug. 2026.

Copy Citation

More from Merriam-Webster on spa

Nglish: Translation of spa for Spanish Speakers

Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about spa

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

Listen to the pronunciation of nurture

See Definitions and Examples »

Popular in Grammar & Usage

See More

7 Pairs of Commonly Confused Words

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

Is it 'nerve-racking' or 'nerve-wracking'?

'Sneaked' or 'Snuck': Which is correct?

Why does English have so many silent letters?
See More

Popular in Wordplay

See More

The Longest Long Words List

It's a Scorcher! Words for the Summer Heat

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

The Words of the Week - Aug. 7

How long is a jiffy?
See More

Popular

See More

7 Pairs of Commonly Confused Words

The Longest Long Words List

It's a Scorcher! Words for the Summer Heat
See More

Games & Quizzes

See All
Play Quordle: Guess all four words in a limited number of tries. Each of your guesses must be a real 5-letter word.
Quordle Can you solve 4 words at once?
Play Blossom: Solve today's spelling word game by finding as many words as you can using just 7 letters. Longer words score more points.
Blossom Pick the best words!
Play Missing Letter: a crossword with a twist. Each of the 25 puzzle words start with a different letter of the alphabet. Which letter is missing?
The Missing Letter A daily crossword with a twist
fridge-magnet-letters
Drop a Letter Quiz August 2026 Drop a letter from a word to make a totally diffe...
See All