spa

noun

ˈspä How to pronounce spa (audio)
Definition of spanext
as in gym
a building or room used for sports activities and exercising a six-month membership in a health spa with the specific purpose of losing weight

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Recent Examples of spa Many hotels already have the right raw materials, contrast therapy spaces, traditional spas, detox menus, but few have customized these offerings to actually reset a traveler's skin and mind. — Pooja Mistry, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 In May, after a multiyear renovation, the property, which spent the better part of the last century as a physical and mental wellness sanatorium, reopened as a modern spa resort. — Veronica M. Stoddart, Travel + Leisure, 30 June 2026 After 5 free live music in the spring, and a Sunday mariachi brunch at Mal Pan can flow straight into a spa afternoon and a martini tower at DTR SouthPark — no car needed. — Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 30 June 2026 The annual promotion from the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau runs throughout July and August and includes luxurious properties offering spa experiences at special rates of $109, $159, or $199. — Connie Ogle june 30, Miami Herald, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for spa
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  1. gym
  2. gymnasium
Noun
  • Bryan West Your English teacher and your gym teacher are officially married.
    — Bryan West, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • The other fighters and coaches celebrate his successes, said the gym owner, Roger Krahl.
    — Natasha Holt, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
Definition of gym
Noun
  • Steer clear of windows and avoid seeking refuge in large open areas such as cafeterias, gymnasiums, or auditoriums.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 6 July 2026
  • The modern word most likely derives from the Greek Cynosarges, a temple of Heracles (better known as the Roman Hercules) that also served as a public gymnasium.
    — Theodore McDarrah, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
Definition of gymnasium

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