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jacuzzi

hot tub, jacuzzi

noun zhah-KOO-zee Rare

Origin: Jacuzzi — proprietary name (Candido Jacuzzi, 1968)

Usage Note

Jacuzzi is a proprietary brand name that has become the generic French term for a whirlpool bath or hot tub (bain à remous is the neutral alternative). It is always masculine. The brand originated with Candido Jacuzzi, an Italian-American inventor. In French real-estate listings, a jacuzzi is considered a luxury amenity and is often used interchangeably with spa.

Examples

"L'hôtel dispose d'un jacuzzi sur la terrasse."

Natural Translation

The hotel has a hot tub on the terrace.

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