1
a
: a mineral spring
b
: a resort with mineral springs
2
: a fashionable resort or hotel
3
New England
: soda fountain
4
: a commercial establishment providing facilities devoted especially to health, fitness, weight loss, beauty, and relaxation
5
: a hot tub with a whirlpool device
Examples of spa in a Sentence
Their property includes a swimming pool and spa.
a six-month membership in a health spa with the specific purpose of losing weight
Recent Examples on the Web
The listing notes the addition of a swimming pool and spa is in progress.
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Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2024
The resort's spa is a haven for wellness enthusiasts, nestled among lush vegetation and swaying palm trees, where guests can book face and body treatments and take advantage of the top-notch facilities, including a sauna, hydrotherapy pools, and a salt room.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2024
The Ultimate Relaxation Turn any bath into a luxurious spa experience with this Bathtub Pillow that provides neck and back support with its soft 4D mesh fabric.
—Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 24 Oct. 2024
Guests can explore the natural beauty of the Czech Highlands, swim in the vaulted indoor pool, or relax at the L’Occitane spa.
—Allix Cott, Architectural Digest, 18 Oct. 2024
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Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2024
The resort's spa is a haven for wellness enthusiasts, nestled among lush vegetation and swaying palm trees, where guests can book face and body treatments and take advantage of the top-notch facilities, including a sauna, hydrotherapy pools, and a salt room.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2024
The Ultimate Relaxation Turn any bath into a luxurious spa experience with this Bathtub Pillow that provides neck and back support with its soft 4D mesh fabric.
—Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 24 Oct. 2024
Guests can explore the natural beauty of the Czech Highlands, swim in the vaulted indoor pool, or relax at the L’Occitane spa.
—Allix Cott, Architectural Digest, 18 Oct. 2024
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“Spa.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spa. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.
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spa
noun
ˈspä 
ˈspȯ
1
a
: a mineral spring
b
: a resort area with mineral springs
2
: a commercial establishment (as a resort) offering programs and equipment devoted especially to health, fitness, weight loss, beauty, or relaxation
Etymology
named for Spa, a place in Belgium that has a natural mineral spring and health resort
Medical Definition
spa
noun1
a
: a mineral spring
b
: a resort with mineral springs
2
: a commercial establishment (as a resort) providing facilities devoted especially to health, fitness, weight loss, beauty, and relaxation
Geographical Definition
Spa
geographical name
town southeast of Liège in the Wallonia region in eastern Belgium population 10,394
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