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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 The 10-room estate sits on four magnificent acres and offers spa treatments, healing yoga, and meals to nourish the soul. — Stefanie Benjamin, Travel + Leisure, 26 Sep. 2026 Other amenities include a standing wave pool, an outdoor skate plaza, a children’s playground, beaches, spas and cold plunges. — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026 During a medical spa rebrand my team worked on, the new brand and website were live while third-party online sources still carried the old identity. — Oleg Levitas, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026 Outside, the pool and spa sit directly in front of the bay, with a sunken lounge, covered dining area, and summer kitchen nearby. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 24 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for spa
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spa
  1. gym
  2. gymnasium
Noun
  • The finished walkout lower level opens to the pool with a sheltered area beneath the awning and a dedicated home gym.
    — Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026
  • On-site, there is a 24-hour gym, with complementary rooftop yoga offered on Saturday mornings, weather permitting.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of gym
Noun
  • Centuries later, the German gymnasium became synonymous not with athletics but with intellectual rigor.
    — Dan Rockmore, New Yorker, 19 Sep. 2026
  • The design incorporated indoor plumbing and electricity, along with conveniences including elevators, a telephone system, a fire alarm system, a bowling alley, a gymnasium, and an indoor swimming pool.
    — Abby Price, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of gymnasium

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“Spa.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spa. Accessed 28 Sep. 2026.

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