hot tub

noun

: a large tub of hot water in which bathers soak and usually socialize
especially : such a tub with a whirlpool device
hot-tub intransitive verb

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But in 2019, Morrison and her husband decided a hot tub marked down from about $3,700 to $3,000 was too good a deal to pass up. Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2025 The accommodations have smart TVs, ensuite bathrooms or bathhouse access, and private hot tubs. 1 of 2 A glamping dome interior. Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2025 Amenities include a spacious pool and hot tubs, a full-service spa, casual dining at Gus' Grill and drinks at Breezer's Tiki Bar (both offering waterfront views), plus an on-site marina and dive shop offering excursions to go deep-sea fishing, snorkeling, diving, or paddleboarding. Cynthia J Drake, Southern Living, 14 Apr. 2025 As a bonus, villa guests can also enjoy access to the villa’s private pool with hot tub. Ronny Maye, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for hot tub

Word History

First Known Use

1973, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of hot tub was in 1973

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“Hot tub.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hot%20tub. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.

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