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The thought of a spa treatment is lovely, but I'd be lying there having a massage and worrying about how much I had to do. I'm not very good at relaxing!
Louise Nurding

Meaning of "spa" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD SPA

Named after Spa, Belgium.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF SPA

spa  [spɑː] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SPA

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Spa is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES SPA MEAN IN ENGLISH?

spa

Spa

The term spa is associated with water treatment which is also known as balneotherapy. Spa towns or spa resorts typically offer various health treatments. The belief in the curative powers of mineral waters goes back to prehistoric times. Such practices have been popular worldwide, but are especially widespread in Europe and Japan. Day spas are also quite popular, and offer various personal care treatments.

Definition of spa in the English dictionary

The definition of spa in the dictionary is a mineral spring or a place or resort where such a spring is found.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SPA


culpa
ˈkʊlpɑː
feldspar
ˈfɛldˌspɑː
felspar
ˈfɛlˌspɑː
fluorspar
ˈflʊəˌspɑː
grandpa
ˈɡrænˌpɑː
grandpapa
ˈɡrænpəˌpɑː
hepar
ˈhiːpɑː
jipijapa
ˌhiːpiːˈhɑːpɑː
oompah
ˈuːmˌpɑː
oupa
ˈəʊpɑː
pa
pɑː
pah
pɑː
papa
pəˈpɑː
par
pɑː
parr
pɑː
pas
pɑː
Peckinpah
ˈpɛkɪnˌpɑː
spar
spɑː
subpar
sʌbˈpɑː
Voluspa
ˌvɒləˈspɑː

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SPA

sp. ht
spa bath
spa town
spa treatment
Spaak
space
space age
space blanket
space cadet
space capsule
space character
space fiction
space flight
space heater
space helmet
Space Invaders
space junk
space laboratory
space lattice
space medicine

WORDS THAT END LIKE SPA

Arequipa
arpa
Capa
Europa
go back to the pa
grappa
kappa
limpa
lipa
napa
Phi Beta Kappa
pipa
pupa
scarpa
sherpa
Tampa
tapa
Tegucigalpa
tepa
vespa

Synonyms and antonyms of spa in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «spa» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SPA

Find out the translation of spa to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of spa from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «spa» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

温泉
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

balneario
570 millions of speakers

English

spa
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

स्पा
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

يَنْبُوعٌ مَعْدَنِيّ
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

минеральный источник
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

spa
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

SP।
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

station thermale
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Sp.
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Kurort
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

鉱泉
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

온천
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Sp.
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

suối nước khoáng
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

எஸ்பி.
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

एसपी.
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

sp.
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

terme
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

uzdrowisko
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

курорт із мінеральними водами
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

izvor termal
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

σπα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

spa
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

spa
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

spa
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of spa

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SPA»

The term «spa» is very widely used and occupies the 1.842 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SPA» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about spa

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5 QUOTES WITH «SPA»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word spa.
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Raymond Bonner
Golf in Indonesia has something else to offer: ways to make you forget the last four hours and take away the aches. Nearly every course has a spa - hot tub, cold tub, sauna and massage.
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Stefon Harris
I'm a spa person. Massages keep me relaxed, so I always try to make time for them when I tour.
3
Tia Mowry
Before becoming a mom, I never knew how good I had it to just spend time at a spa for a few hours. Now, those days are far and between. So when I have an hour, it's all about the mani and pedi.
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Louise Nurding
The thought of a spa treatment is lovely, but I'd be lying there having a massage and worrying about how much I had to do. I'm not very good at relaxing!
5
Vijender Singh
I love going to the spa; it rejuvenates me and leaves me happy.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SPA»

Discover the use of spa in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to spa and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Complete Spa Book for Massage Therapists
The Complete Spa Book for Massage Therapists is specifically for massage therapy students who want to succeed in the spa industry, whether as an employee or an owner of their own spa.
Steve Capellini, 2009
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Thai Spa Book: The Natural Asian Way to Health and Beauty
- Includes a large section on Thai massage- Offers practical tips and techniques to relieve stress, revitalize the mind, and beautify the body- Includes recipes and instructions that can be used to create a spa in the privacy of the home
Chami Jotisalikorn, 2003
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Spa: The Sensuous Experience
Spa: The Sensuous Experience provides a timely exploration of 40 of the very best spas created over the years, from more recent examples to traditional destinations that have become classic icons in the spa world.
‎2005
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Spa Bodywork: A Guide for Massage Therapists
This textbook guides massage therapists through each step of delivering a spa treatment—from consideration of the indications and contraindications to scope of practice issues, supplies, room set-up, specific procedure steps, and ideas ...
Anne Williams, 2006
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Spa Business Strategies: A Plan for Success
Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.
Janet D'Angelo, 2009
6
Spa: Refreshing Rituals for Body and Soul
In a fourth volume of the Body Shop wellness series, a guide on how to duplicate spa treatments in a home features a durable cover design and explains methods and formulas in easy-to-perform steps.
Leslie Wolski, 2003
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Successful Salon and Spa Management
Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.
Edward Tezak, Terry Folawn, 2011
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The Spa Encyclopedia: A Guide to Treatments and Their ...
From specifics on treatments such as what to expect, what to look for, and how each treatment benefits the mind and body, to cautions on when not to seek certain treatments, this is a complete delight for the spa enthusiast as well as the ...
Hannelore R. Leavy, Reinhard R. Bergel, 2003
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Understanding the Global Spa Industry
Understanding the Global Spa Industry is the first book to examine management practices in this industry and offers a groundbreaking and comprehensive approach to global spa management, covering everything from the beginnings of the ...
Gerry Bodeker, Marc Cohen, 2010
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Spa Wars: The Ugly Truth about the Beauty Industry
Lora Condon, a licensed esthetician, provides a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the beauty industry while sharing her personal experiences working in day spas, at cosmetic counters, and as a freelance makeup artist.
Lora Condon, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SPA»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term spa is used in the context of the following news items.
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Marc VDS BMW wins 24 Hours of Spa
It also marked the first 24 Hours of Spa victory for BMW since 1998 when it was run as a touring car race. Mueller, Ortelli and pole-sitter Frank Stippler led home ... «FOXSports.com, Jul 15»
2
Breaking, and heartbreaking, news: Fire at Monterey pet spa/day …
At 1:27pm Sunday, July 5, Monterey Fire Department trucks responded to reports of a fire at Home Away From Home Pet Spa in Monterey that Monterey Fire ... «Monterey County Weekly, Jul 15»
3
10 facing prostitution charges in illegal massage parlor probe
... parlors in Plymouth. In August, officials began surveillance at three massage parlors in Plymouth -- Elysium Spa, Boakang Body Works and Magic Touch Spa. «WCVB Boston, Jun 15»
4
Float spa fans say isolation tanks buoy bodies and minds - AOL.com
But after trying it for the first time in March, Hughes has become a regular at East Coast Float Spa in the Philadelphia suburb of West Chester, Pennsylvania. «AOL News, Jun 15»
5
Porsche sweeps qualifying for Six Hours of Spa
Porsche has swept qualifying for Saturday's Six Hours of Spa-Francorchamps, with the German manufacturer lining up 1-2-3 for the second round of the FIA ... «FOXSports.com, May 15»
6
Supreme Court refuses to consider fish-nibbling foot spa case
In 2008 she set up Spa Fish in a separate part of the business. It uses small garra rufa fish -- tiny carp with no teeth -- to essentially nibble the dead skin off of ... «Arizona Daily Star, Apr 15»
7
Garland mother charged after girl left in trash bin found wandering
Employees at King Spa & Waterpark on Royal Lane near Interstate 35E said Alicia Carroll of Garland arrived at the 24-hour spa with her daughter, a friend and a ... «Dallas Morning News, Mar 15»
8
Watch what happens when Conan O'Brien goes to a Korean spa
As expected, things got weird when Conan O'Brien and The Walking Dead's Steven Yeun decided to go to a spa in L.A.'s Koreatown during a segment on ... «The Week Magazine, Feb 15»
9
Landslip closes railway line between Banbury-Leamington Spa
A major landslip has closed a railway line causing disruption to services between Banbury and Leamington Spa. Passengers face using a replacement bus ... «BBC News, Feb 15»
10
Gwyneth Paltrow Gets Vagina Steam at Spa, Preaches Its Virtues on …
... this week she took it a step further when she preached the importance of getting so-called V-Steams — a spa treatment that cleanses a customer's lady parts. «Us Magazine, Jan 15»

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