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spa

spa

noun SPAH Rare

Origin: From Spa, a Belgian town famous for its mineral springs

Also means

wellness centre

Usage Note

Spa entered French as a borrowing and refers both to a wellness facility (with pools, saunas, and treatments) and, in some contexts, to a hot tub. The word is invariable in French (plural des spas). It is increasingly common in French advertising and hospitality contexts.

Examples

"Elle s'est relaxée au spa de l'hôtel."

Natural Translation

She relaxed at the hotel spa.

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