hot spring

noun

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

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The Alvord Desert Deep in the southeast corner of the state lies the Alvord Desert, framed by the 9,000-foot peak of Steen Mountain and dotted with hot springs. Kale Williams, Axios, 14 Feb. 2025 The Water House is a Japanese-style hot spring hotel with both a public hot spring area and private rooms. Clarissa Wei, AFAR Media, 3 Feb. 2025 Ginzan Onsen, a popular Japanese hot spring town known for its scenic snowy views, began limiting entry to day trippers during peak season in December last year. Chris Lau, CNN, 2 Feb. 2025 There are many types of tours, including those that chase the lights, multi-country experiences, Arctic safaris, photography tours, cruises, and even hot spring excursions. Jamie Davis Smith, USA TODAY, 1 Feb. 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 3 Mar. 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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