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

Examples of hot tub in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web From a spacious pool to a hot tub, numerous trees and chic flower beds, the Hilton acts as an oasis in a bustling city. Defne Karabatur, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2024 Be sure to bring a swimsuit to fully experience the space and nearby swimming pool and hot tub. Wendy Altschuler, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2024 Key Takeaways Electrocution can occur in a pool or hot tub if an electrical current enters the water. Alyssa Hui, Verywell Health, 2 July 2024 Since 2014, all public pools and spas in the U.S. have been required to comply with the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool & Spa Safety Act, which was named after a 7-year-old girl who died after being caught by the strong suction of a hot tub drain in 2002. Kris Nagel, Fortune Well, 1 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for hot tub 

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Word History

First Known Use

1973, in the meaning defined above

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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 15 Jul. 2024.

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