1
: a Finnish steam bath in which the steam is provided by water thrown on hot stones
also
: a bathhouse or room used for such a bath
2
: a dry heat bath
also
: a room or cabinet used for such a bath
Examples of sauna in a Sentence
The health club has a pool and a sauna.
He talked about the benefits of taking a sauna regularly.
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Katie Campione, Deadline, 2 Jan. 2025
Rounding out the wellness offerings, the property's AUA Spa has an impressive slate of face and body treatments, plus access to a sauna and steam room.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 2 Jan. 2025
The yacht has nine guest cabins, space for a staff of 40, a helipad, a spa, a sauna, a swimming pool, indoor and outdoor theaters, a gym and floor-to-ceiling indoor fireplaces.
—Gillian Telling, People.com, 31 Dec. 2024
Three tiered aft decks include a beach club, two pools, a gym, and a sauna, while the forward section is reserved for the owner’s suite with an office, dressing room, ensuite, and private foredeck.
—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Sauna.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sauna. Accessed 12 Jan. 2025.
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