hot spring

noun

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

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The Land of Enchantment is the perfect travelers looking to begin anew with fulfilling wellness practices in the New Year, from hot springs, to retreats and resort stays. Roger Sands, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025 Nearby, the Bubble Beach Spa combines hot spring rejuvenation with breathtaking seaside views. Melissa Noel, Essence, 15 Jan. 2025 And don’t forget the hotel’s spa and onsen baths, the latter of which are fed by the by the hotel’s own hot spring. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 5 Jan. 2025 The hot liquid rock beneath the crust fuels the geysers, hot springs, and boiling mud pots that attract swarms of tourists to that corner of Wyoming. Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 3 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for hot spring 

Word History

First Known Use

1572, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of hot spring was in 1572

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“Hot spring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hot%20spring. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.

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

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