hot spring

noun

: a spring whose water issues at a temperature higher than that of its surroundings

Examples of hot spring in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Location Huka Lodge is on the edge of Taupō, a geothermal region in the center of the North Island known for its therapeutic hot springs and a vast lake the size of Singapore popular for watersports, sailing, trout fishing, and forest hikes. —Kendall Hill, Travel + Leisure, 15 May 2025

Hot Springs Location: 163 miles from Charlotte What to do: The area’s hot springs were first used by Native Americans thousands of years ago. —Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 6 May 2025

The natural hot springs and spa are favorites among the more mature crowd, and the indoor pool, two-acre water park (complete with waterslide and a lazy river), and lawn games appeal to younger generations. —Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2025

This setting gives the country a diversity of geologic features, from massive faults to hot springs and geysers. —Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 25 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1572, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for hot spring

• bowstring
• coiling
• downswing
• drawstring
• forewing
• hamstring
• lapwing
• mainspring
• offspring
• plaything
• shoestring
• texting

Kids Definition

hot spring

noun

: a spring whose water flows out at a temperature higher than the average temperature of the place where the spring is located