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
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Among the premium amenities are a private elevator, an onsite spa with a sauna and an outdoor jacuzzi, and two dedicated parking spaces.
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 28 Feb. 2025
The outlet reported that Tucker has been banned by management at two of the spas.
—Natasha Dye, People.com, 27 Feb. 2025
Bath, England Bath is famous as a spa town due to its source of hot mineral springs.
—Cat Sposato, AFAR Media, 26 Feb. 2025
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 28 Feb. 2025
The outlet reported that Tucker has been banned by management at two of the spas.
—Natasha Dye, People.com, 27 Feb. 2025
Bath, England Bath is famous as a spa town due to its source of hot mineral springs.
—Cat Sposato, AFAR Media, 26 Feb. 2025
Make your day and night routine feel like a trip to the spa with these options.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Feb. 2025
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“Spa.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spa. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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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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