hot spring

noun

: a spring whose water issues at a temperature higher than that of its surroundings

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Use the same code for buy one–get one adult day passes at either resort’s hot springs. Dan Koday, Travel + Leisure, 3 Dec. 2024 The study also suggests that the same chemical processes seen in hot springs could have been similar to those occurring within the first cells on Earth. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2024 Many hot springs throughout the U.S. are accompanied by luxurious resorts for a tranquil trip. Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 25 Nov. 2024 His favorite things are traveling, hot springs, cats, and cars. Condé Nast, WIRED, 1 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for hot spring 

Word History

First Known Use

1572, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of hot spring was in 1572

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“Hot spring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hot%20spring. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

hot spring

noun
: a spring whose water flows out at a temperature higher than the average temperature of the place where the spring is located

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