whirlpool bath

Meanings

1. 1nouncountable

   A bathtub with jets that push warm water around to massage the body.

   Grammar: Countable: a whirlpool bath, two whirlpool baths.

   Patterns

   • have a whirlpool bath
   • install a whirlpool bath

   The hotel room came with a whirlpool bath and a view of the sea.

   After the hike, she relaxed in the whirlpool bath for half an hour.

   They installed a whirlpool bath in the main bathroom during the renovation.

2. 2nouncountable

   A large heated pool or tub with swirling water, used for relaxation or therapy.

   Grammar: Countable; often used for shared facilities at spas or gyms.

   Patterns

   • use the whirlpool bath
   • a communal whirlpool bath

   The spa has a whirlpool bath that guests can use free of charge.

   He soaked his sore muscles in the whirlpool bath at the gym.

   The resort's outdoor whirlpool bath is popular in winter.

Word forms

Common combinations

a whirlpool bath with jets

They chose a whirlpool bath with powerful jets for muscle relief.

relax in a whirlpool bath

She likes to relax in a whirlpool bath after work.

private whirlpool bath

The suite includes a private whirlpool bath.

whirlpool bath tub

The catalog lists a whirlpool bath tub on sale.

Synonyms and how they differ

Jacuzzi

Jacuzzi is a trademark and is often used informally for any whirlpool bath, especially in American English.

hot tub

A hot tub is usually outdoors and shared, while a whirlpool bath is typically a bathtub inside a bathroom.

spa bath

Spa bath is a British term for a bathtub with massage jets; it is very close in meaning to whirlpool bath.

Word family

whirlpool noun

A powerful circular current of water.

bath noun

A large container for washing the whole body, or the act of washing in it.

Commonly confused: whirlpool bath or hot tub?

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