therme

/tɛrmi/ or /θɛrmi/

Definitions

1. noun

A hot spring or a bath or a public bathhouse, especially one in ancient Greece or Rome.

“The ancient Greeks built therme for public bathing and socializing.”

2. noun

A type of spa or a luxurious resort with warm springs or a hot spring-fed pool.

“After a long hike, we visited the therme and soaked in the warm waters.”

3. noun

A warm or hot spring of mineral-rich water, especially one believed to have therapeutic properties.

“The therme was said to have healing properties for people with joint pain.”

Synonyms

  • bathhouse
  • spa

Antonyms

  • cold spring
  • ice bath