spa
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Definition
- Noun:
- A commercial establishment with equipment and facilities for physical exercise and fitness improvement: A place where people go to exercise, often with specialized equipment and sometimes offering classes.
- A fashionable hotel, typically in a resort area: An upscale accommodation, often associated with leisure, relaxation, and scenic locations.
- A health resort located near a mineral spring or by the sea: A destination where people visit for health treatments, relaxation, and the perceived therapeutic benefits of natural waters or environments.
Examples
- Noun:
- She goes to the spa three times a week to use the treadmill and attend yoga classes.
- They spent their vacation at a luxurious spa in the mountains.
- The town is famous for its historic spa, which attracts visitors seeking the healing waters.
Advanced Usage
"Day spa": A spa establishment that offers treatments such as massages, facials, and body wraps, typically without overnight accommodation.
- She booked a full day of pampering at the local day spa.
"Spa town": A town whose economy is centered around a natural mineral spring and the health resorts built around it.
- Bath, in England, is a famous spa town.
Variants and Related Words
Spa-like (adj): Having the qualities or atmosphere of a spa.
- The hotel's bathroom was spa-like, with a large soaking tub and soft towels.
Spa treatment (n): A specific service offered at a spa, such as a massage or facial.
- Her favorite spa treatment is a hot stone massage.
Synonyms
- Health club: A facility for physical exercise and fitness.
- Resort: A place frequented for holidays or recreation.
- Sanatorium (archaic): An establishment for the treatment of chronic diseases or convalescence, often in a healthy climate.
Related Phrases
"Spa day": A day dedicated to visiting a spa and receiving treatments.
- The group of friends planned a relaxing spa day.
"Spa water": Water from a mineral spring, often bottled and consumed for its supposed health benefits.
- The restaurant served complimentary spa water with cucumber slices.
Noun
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a place of business with equipment and facilities for exercising and improving physical fitness
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a fashionable hotel usually in a resort area
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a health resort near a spring or at the seaside
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