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
Recent Examples on the Web
The main home has a chef’s kitchen, formal dining room and a main-level primary suite with a spa bath and two-story closet.
—
Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2025
There are nice spas with small menus of snacks to nibble on after massages.
—Vogue, 3 June 2025
The spa exclusively uses products by Dr. Barbara Sturm, who is a frequent guest of the property, celebrated for its restorative massages and treatments.
—Livia Hengel, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
After hiking in nearby Beacon Rock State Park or trying onsite activities like golf, the spa awaits with restorative massages or hot tub soaks before dinner.
—Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for spa
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2025
There are nice spas with small menus of snacks to nibble on after massages.
—Vogue, 3 June 2025
The spa exclusively uses products by Dr. Barbara Sturm, who is a frequent guest of the property, celebrated for its restorative massages and treatments.
—Livia Hengel, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
After hiking in nearby Beacon Rock State Park or trying onsite activities like golf, the spa awaits with restorative massages or hot tub soaks before dinner.
—Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for spa
Cite this Entry
“Spa.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spa. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
Copy CitationKids Definition
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
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share