hot spring

noun

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

Examples of hot spring in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Many wells tap heat from geysers or hot springs close to the surface. IEEE Spectrum, 12 Mar. 2024 The country's landscape is a patchwork of waterfalls, geysers, hot springs, glaciers, volcanic landscapes, and stunning coastlines that are accessible without admission fees. David Nikel, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024 Then the ship will steam across the Atlantic to São Miguel Island in the Azores, where an extinct volcano, breaching whales, and hot springs await. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2024 In 1905, a 40-year-old woman from Washington D.C. fell into a hot spring near Old Faithful. Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 20 Jan. 2024 Despite a hot spring training, his performance in 1955 was hampered by an elbow injury sustained in a collision at home plate. Paul McCardell, Baltimore Sun, 10 Jan. 2024 The waterpark is filled with thrilling water slides, a Beach House play area, a fun wave pool, hot springs and more. Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024 A couple of parks in the Hagerman area make good day trips with side outings to hot springs and lunch or dinner in Hagerman. Pete Zimowsky, Idaho Statesman, 31 Jan. 2024 Related Articles Pierce Brosnan faces federal charges after allegedly trespassing in ‘delicate’ Yellowstone hot spring Alaska’s Gates of the Arctic National Park & Preserve, located 200 miles (322 kilometers) north of Fairbanks, stretches over 8.4 million acres. Cnn.com, The Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2024

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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 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

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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