hydro

1 of 2

noun (1)

hy·​dro ˈhī-(ˌ)drō How to pronounce hydro (audio)
plural hydros
British
: an establishment offering hydropathic treatment (as for weight loss) : health spa

hydro

2 of 2

noun (2)

often attributive
: hydroelectric power

Examples of hydro in a Sentence

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Noun
Along with its high-tech vaporizers, the company also offers a variety of accessories like refill kits, hydro tubes, mouthpieces, and batteries so customers can personalize their entire experience. Lydia Kariuki, The Mercury News, 2 Dec. 2024 The Spa The five-star spa at Grand Velas, which includes several treatment rooms and a hydro room, is an incredible experience. Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 28 Nov. 2024 The charts do not reflect generation from pumped hydro or grid-scale battery storage because charging and discharging are not reported separately by the E.I.A. Nadja Popovich, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2024 At that time, the national fuel mix was roughly 45 percent coal, 25 percent oil, 10 percent gas, 10 percent hydro, and 5 percent nuclear. Llewellyn King, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for hydro 

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

short for hydropathic establishment

Noun (2)

short for hydropower

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1882, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1916, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of hydro was in 1882

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Cite this Entry

“Hydro.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hydro. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

hydro

noun
hy·​dro
ˈhī-drō
: hydroelectric power

Medical Definition

hydro

noun
hy·​dro ˈhī-(ˌ)drō How to pronounce hydro (audio)
plural hydros
British
: a hydropathic facility : spa
also : a hotel catering to people using such a facility
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