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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