noun
jacuzzi
juh-KOO-zee
Jacuzzi (noun) means a hot tub fitted with underwater jets that massage the body with bubbling water. Example: “They relaxed in the jacuzzi after a long day of skiing.”
noun
1
A hot tub fitted with underwater jets that massage the body with bubbling water.
"They relaxed in the jacuzzi after a long day of skiing."
verb
1
To soak or relax in a jacuzzi.
"He jacuzzied his sore muscles."
"We jacuzzied for an hour before dinner."
"They jacuzzied after a late dinner."
How to use jacuzzi
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA whirlpool hot tub; the brand name became the everyday word for the whole product category.
Common pairings
soak in a jacuzzi
jacuzzi tub
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Word forms
- Plural
- jacuzzis, jacuzzies
- Third person singular
- jacuzzis, jacuzzies
- Past tense
- jacuzzied
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Etymology
From Jacuzzi, originally a trademarked brand name that became a generic term for any jetted hot tub.
Frequently asked questions
What does “jacuzzi” mean?
The word “jacuzzi” means a hot tub fitted with underwater jets that massage the body with bubbling water. In plain terms, a whirlpool hot tub; the brand name became the everyday word for the whole product category.
How do you pronounce “jacuzzi”?
“Jacuzzi” is pronounced juh-KOO-zee (/d͡ʒəˈkuːzi/ in IPA).
How do you use “jacuzzi” in a sentence?
Here is “jacuzzi” used in a sentence: “They relaxed in the jacuzzi after a long day of skiing.”
What part of speech is “jacuzzi”?
Depending on how it is used, “jacuzzi” can be a noun and a verb.
How many meanings does “jacuzzi” have?
“Jacuzzi” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a hot tub fitted with underwater jets that massage the body with bubbling water.
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