hot spring

noun

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

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These typically rustic lodgings are known for their old-school approach, offering minimalistic rooms, complete with tatami floors, as well as set meals and opportunities to soak in natural hot springs known as onsen. Paul Brady, Travel + Leisure, 17 Oct. 2024 Located along the ridge are hydrothermal vents, or openings in the seafloor where seawater and hot magma from beneath Earth’s crust come together to create a type of underwater hot spring. Ashley Strickland, CNN, 16 Oct. 2024 After a long day in the mountains, travelers can relax in the nearby hot springs. Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024 Best wellness getaway: Castle Hot Springs Sunset named Castle Hot Springs, a historic wellness resort in Morristown known for its natural hot springs that feed three geothermal pools, one of the six best spas and wellness resorts in the West in 2024. Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 11 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for hot spring 

Word History

First Known Use

1572, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 5 Nov. 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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