hydro

1 of 2

noun (1)

hy·​dro ˈhī-(ˌ)drō How to pronounce hydro (audio)
plural hydros
British
: an establishment offering hydropathic treatment (as for weight loss) : health spa

hydro

2 of 2

noun (2)

often attributive
: hydroelectric power

Examples of hydro in a Sentence

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Noun
The Yakama Nation has been outspoken in its support for renewable energy development, including solar and small-scale hydro projects. B. “toastie” Oaster, ProPublica, 26 June 2024 Wellness is a central focus, namely in the spa, which is bookable for private use and includes a Finnish sauna, hydro massage whirlpool, cold bucket shower, and a lounge area. Emily Hochberg, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2024 With hydro in the rearview mirror, wind and solar are coming after coal and nuclear. John Timmer, Ars Technica, 26 Apr. 2024 But Greene also notes that hydros have a lot of flexibility. Jan Ellen Spiegel, Hartford Courant, 11 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for hydro 

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Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

short for hydropathic establishment

Noun (2)

short for hydropower

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1882, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1916, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of hydro was in 1882

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Cite this Entry

“Hydro.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hydro. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

hydro

noun
hy·​dro
ˈhī-drō
: hydroelectric power

Medical Definition

hydro

noun
hy·​dro ˈhī-(ˌ)drō How to pronounce hydro (audio)
plural hydros
British
: a hydropathic facility : spa
also : a hotel catering to people using such a facility
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