hot spring

noun

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

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Kyushu, Japan Seven Stars Plan ahead for a journey on the sumptuous Seven Stars in Kyushu, the island in southern Japan known for its hot springs, mountains and mouthwatering cuisine. The New York Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Apr. 2025 Named one of the best all-inclusive hotels in the world by Travel + Leisure, Castle Hot Springs has three hot spring pools, the hottest of which is 106 degrees. Maya Kachroo-Levine, Travel + Leisure, 18 Apr. 2025 Oita, a scenic region known for its natural hot springs on the Japanese island of Kyushu, has recently renamed its air hub Oita Hello Kitty Airport to lure fans and tourists. Chris Lau, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2025 The massive hot springs complex will not only have pools fed by the geothermal waters bubbling up from the hometown Sulphur Springs, but will also offer soaks in specialized mineral pools that mimic the blend of some of the world’s most famous hot springs. Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025 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 30 Apr. 2025.

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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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