“hot tub” and jacuzzi

Short answer …

Strictly speaking, ‘Jacuzzi’ is a brand name for a tub of hot water using jets of air to produce bubbles and a massaging effect, made by the Jacuzzi company.

A ‘hot tub’ is any tub with hot water - either with jets or without. However, ‘jacuzzi’, ‘hot tub’ and ’spa’ are often used interchangeably.

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