hot spring

noun

: a spring whose water issues at a temperature higher than that of its surroundings

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And survey data from VRBO revealed that the northern lights are the top phenomenon travelers want to see, followed by volcanoes, geysers and hot springs. Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024 The northern island of Hokkaido, for instance, is particularly popular in winter for skiing and hot springs, which creates demand for flights — and thus airfare goes up. Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 26 Oct. 2024 In spring and fall, before and after those Alaska voyages, Seabourn Encore will visit Japan, making maiden calls to Beppu, with its hot springs, and Toba, known for its pearls, among other ports. Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 10 Oct. 2024 Dominica is criss-crossed with hiking trails, rivers, and hot springs. Nii Ayikwei Parkes, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for hot spring 

Word History

First Known Use

1572, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of hot spring was in 1572

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“Hot spring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hot%20spring. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.

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hot spring

noun
: a spring whose water flows out at a temperature higher than the average temperature of the place where the spring is located

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