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
Green energy sources like solar, wind and hydro don’t just reduce carbon emissions. Thais Lopez Vogel, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 July 2025 Choose from hydro glow facials, Himalayan salt rituals, de-stress massages, pedicures, prescriptive manicures, and even Reiki and reflexology. Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025 Anderson also sold hard hats, flasks and tumblers made by his company, a business that personalizes products through a process called hydro dripping. Scott Wartman, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025 Here, guests will find nail therapy rooms with zero-gravity chairs, ​​a hydro therapy room, a med-spa room, and a relaxation room. Mae Hamilton, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for hydro

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

Cite this Entry

“Hydro.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hydro. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.

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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