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spa

noun

ˈspä

Definition of spa

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 Hailey and Justin Bieber also described their favorite ways to relax (the spa), favorite cities (a split between New York and Los Angeles) and favorite holidays (Thanksgiving and Christmas). — Kalia Richardson, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2026 The pool and spa decks are covered entirely in Versailles-pattern tumbled travertine stone and surrounded by expansive views in every direction. — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2026 The Kempinski Hotel San Lawrenz on Gozo includes an Ayurveda Centre at its spa as well. — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2026 And the spa is a proper one, with 10 treatment rooms, a eucalyptus steam room, and a saltwater whirlpool. — Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for spa

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Shortly after dropping his children off at preschool and going to the gym, the Florida State University law professor was sitting in his car in his driveway when he was shot twice in the head at point-blank range.

— Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2026
Access to the centre will be app-based and similar to a gym membership, open 24 hours and subject to weekly or monthly payments.

— Adam Crafton, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

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Inside, under flickering lights, a group of reluctant strangers is coaxed into acting out, in a converted gymnasium, a wild tale promising redemption from agonizing tragedy.

— Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026
Some 36,000 houses and buildings were destroyed or damaged, and more than 2,000 people are still living in evacuation centers, including school gymnasiums and community centers.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026

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