hot spring

noun

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

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Texas has both cold and hot springs ranging from 70 degrees all the way up to 104 degrees. Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 July 2025 The more than 100-acre campus includes a farm, gardens, art studio, bookstore, and clothing-optional cliffside bathhouse and natural hot springs. AFAR Media, 9 July 2025 Boise has been a leader in geothermal energy since the late 19th century, when the city established the Warm Springs Water District and built a system that uses natural hot springs to heat many homes along Warm Springs Avenue. Idaho Statesman, 8 July 2025 From unique hot springs to scenic hiking trails, Iceland’s natural landscapes provide one-of-a-kind experiences for outdoor enthusiasts. Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for hot spring

Word History

First Known Use

1572, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 18 Jul. 2025.

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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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