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spa definition

spa (spä)

noun

  1. a mineral spring
  2. any place, esp. a health resort, having a mineral spring
  3. any fashionable resort
  4. a commercial establishment with exercise rooms, sauna baths, etc.
  5. a large whirlpool bath, with ledges for seating several people

Etymology: after Spa, celebrated health resort in Belgium

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Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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spa Synonyms

spa

n.

  1. A mineral spring

    baths, spring, curative bath, health resort; see bath 3, resort 2.

  2. A whirlpool bath

    whirlpool, hot tub, Jacuzzi (trademark).


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spa Usage Examples

Preposition: with

  • sauna: Luxury leisure spa with sauna, steam room, Jacuzzi and gym.

Converse of object

  • relax: Pamper for relaxing spa treats - a lovely relaxing treat Electronic Games Stuck for present ideas?

Adjective modifier

  • luxurious: Then there are various treatments which have been pre-booked in its luxurious spa.

Modifies a noun

  • bath: The cat was sitting in the spa bath handing Ted the tiles.

Noun used with modifier

  • whirlpool: There is also an open-air whirlpool therapy spa for residents ' use.
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