hot tub

noun

: a large tub of hot water in which bathers soak and usually socialize
especially : such a tub with a whirlpool device
hot-tub intransitive verb

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The locker rooms feature amenities such as showers, a steam room, and a sauna, and there are several outdoor hot tubs and pools for pre- or post-treatment soaking. Katie Mathews, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Feb. 2026 Key Takeaways Heat therapy involves applying heat to all or part of the body in a sauna, hot tub, or other methods like hot baths. Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 17 Feb. 2026 The ski area is known for its giant on-mountain hot tubs, private heli-skiing, and walkable ski village. Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 17 Feb. 2026 Men should keep their testicles cool by not using saunas and hot tubs, having their laptops on their laps, or cycling too much. Rachel Hosie, SELF, 16 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hot tub

Word History

First Known Use

1973, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of hot tub was in 1973

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“Hot tub.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hot%20tub. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.

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