spa

¹

[spah]

noun

1. a mineral spring, or a locality in which such springs exist.

2. a luxurious resort or resort hotel.

3. health spa.

4. a hot tub or similar warm-water hydromassage facility, usually for more than one person.

5. New England.,  soda fountain.

Spa

²

[spah]

noun

1. a resort town in E Belgium, SE of Liège: famous mineral springs.

SpA

¹

abbreviation

1. Società per Azioni

SPA

²

abbreviation

1. Special Protection Area: an area designated by the European Union in order to protect endangered species, esp of birds

Spa

³

/ spɑː /

noun

1. a town in E Belgium, in Liège province: a resort with medicinal mineral springs (discovered in the 14th century). Pop: 10 491 (2004 est)

spa

⁴

/ spɑː /

noun

1. a mineral spring or a place or resort where such a spring is found

Word History and Origins

Origin of SpA¹

First recorded in 1555–65; generalized use of Spa

Word History and Origins

Origin of SpA¹

Italian: limited company

Origin of SpA²

C17: named after _Spa , Belgium

Example Sentences

Photos included in the suit show a green pool and spa, and dirt and debris accumulating on tennis courts.

From Los Angeles Times

The crown jewel of LuxJB’s collection is a 39,000-square-foot behemoth complete with nine bedrooms, four kitchens, a gym, spa, movie theater, pickleball court, basketball court and a team of three maids.

From Los Angeles Times

The building also includes an outdoor dog park and a spa for pets.

From Los Angeles Times

In a shopping plaza an hour outside Toronto, flanked by a day spa and a shawarma joint, sits a two-storey building with blue tinted windows reflecting the summer sun.

From BBC

Their plan still needs city approval, but the hotel owners have said they aim to open a 9,000-square-foot spa and wellness facility “to complement the hotel” in the next 18 to 24 months.

From Los Angeles Times