spa
Regional
- Meaning
- Massachusetts: a corner store / small neighborhood shop.
- Type
- Regionalism
- Used in
- Massachusetts, New England
What does “spa” mean
In Massachusetts (especially around Boston), a 'spa' is an old-fashioned word for a small neighborhood corner store selling groceries, soda-fountain drinks, sandwiches and miscellaneous goods. Many vintage signs still read 'Soda Spa' or 'Lunch Spa'.
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