From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishspaspa /spɑː/ ●○○ noun [countable] 1 a) a place where the water has special minerals in it, and where people go to improve their health by drinking the water or swimming in it a historic spa town b) (also health spa) a place where people go to improve their health and beauty, especially through swimming, exercise, beauty treatments etc2 (also spa bath) American EnglishDCB a bath or pool that sends currents of hot water around you SYN Jacuzzi
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spa• Residents will be banned from filling swimming pools and spas, washing their vehicles at home and operating ornamental fountains.• They all went individually to a Los Angeles spa called Ynessa.• Available at a small charge and with special supervision given, the spa can provide you with a healthy breakaway in Amsterdam.• And while many of the spa services seem geared to women, not all are.• For more information, consult your travel agent; once aboard, talk to the spa and salon managers.• The spa is a perfect complement to cruising.From Longman Business DictionarySpASpACOMMERCE written abbreviation for SOCIETÀ PER AZIONI, used in the names of some Italian companiesOrigin spa (1600-1700) Spa Belgian town with a spa 