spa-water

A woman drinks a glass of spa-water at a resort.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Mineral spring water: "spa-water" refers to water that comes from a natural spring, often containing minerals believed to have health benefits. It is typically associated with spa resorts or health treatments.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • She drank a glass of spa-water to improve her digestion. (Water from a mineral spring, thought to aid health.)
  • The hotel offered free spa-water to all guests in the wellness centre. (Mineral water from a spa source.)

Advanced Usage

• "to take the spa-water": to consume or bathe in mineral spring water as part of a therapeutic regimen.
  • The doctor recommended taking the spa-water daily for three weeks. (Drinking the mineral water as a health treatment.)

Variants and Related Words

• Spa (n): a place with a natural spring of mineral water, often used for health and relaxation.

  • We visited a famous spa in the mountains. (A resort with mineral springs.)

• Mineral water (n): water containing dissolved minerals or gases, often from a natural spring.

  • This bottle of mineral water is from a spring in France. (Water with natural minerals.)

Synonyms

• Mineral water: water from a natural spring with dissolved minerals.
• Spring water: water that flows from a natural spring.

Related Idioms

• "spa-water cure": a historical term for a health treatment involving drinking or bathing in mineral spring water.
  • In the 19th century, many people believed in the spa-water cure for various ailments. (A therapeutic use of mineral spring water.)