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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There’s also a cocktail bar, a cozy lounge for afternoon tea, and a bespoke spa.
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Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 20 Jan. 2025
The heated outdoor pool, fitness center, and spa enhance the experience, while dining is a treat for the budget with free meals for kids under five.
—Jean Chen Smith, USA TODAY, 18 Jan. 2025
These elaborate bath complexes were not just for relaxation but were spaces where wealthy citizens could entertain, display their social status, and engage in political activities—all while enjoying the comforts of a private spa.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
The lower level of the home featured a massive wine cellar, a spa and meditation room, a massage room, and a full bar with a billiard table.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 10 Jan. 2025
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Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 20 Jan. 2025
The heated outdoor pool, fitness center, and spa enhance the experience, while dining is a treat for the budget with free meals for kids under five.
—Jean Chen Smith, USA TODAY, 18 Jan. 2025
These elaborate bath complexes were not just for relaxation but were spaces where wealthy citizens could entertain, display their social status, and engage in political activities—all while enjoying the comforts of a private spa.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
The lower level of the home featured a massive wine cellar, a spa and meditation room, a massage room, and a full bar with a billiard table.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 10 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for spa
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“Spa.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spa. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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