hot spring
nounUK /ˌhɒt ˈsprɪŋ/
US /ˌhɑːt ˈsprɪŋ/
A hot spring is a place where warm water comes up from the ground.
We saw steam rising from the hot spring near the mountain.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A natural pool of warm water used for bathing and relaxation.
The town is famous for its hot springs, which attract many visitors.
3. A source of geothermally heated groundwater emerging from the earth's crust.
Scientists studied the hot spring to learn about underground heat.
4. A resort or facility built around natural warm water.
They spent the weekend at a hot spring in the mountains.