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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There’s also a strong element of regionality down at the spa; during its 2009 renovation, local artisans were brought in to design spaces rendered in Swiss pine and silver from San Bernadino, a mountainous village in the canton of Grisons.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Feb. 2026
Open from April through mid-November, the getaway is part resort and part spa, with its private soaking cabanas—outfitted with oversized stand-alone tubs, soaking salts, and bathrooms—being one of the most notable amenities on property.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026
The spa’s lounge takeover a day earlier combines short treatments, DIY scrubs and chocolate treats.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 7 Feb. 2026
In the front of the spa was the retailer’s sneaker selection, which was highlighted with ballerina sneakers from Adidas and animal print styles from Puma.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 6 Feb. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Feb. 2026
Open from April through mid-November, the getaway is part resort and part spa, with its private soaking cabanas—outfitted with oversized stand-alone tubs, soaking salts, and bathrooms—being one of the most notable amenities on property.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026
The spa’s lounge takeover a day earlier combines short treatments, DIY scrubs and chocolate treats.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 7 Feb. 2026
In the front of the spa was the retailer’s sneaker selection, which was highlighted with ballerina sneakers from Adidas and animal print styles from Puma.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 6 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for spa
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“Spa.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spa. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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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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