solarium

noun

so·​lar·​i·​um sō-ˈler-ē-əm 

sə-

plural solaria sō-ˈler-ē-ə 

sə-

also solariums

: a glass-enclosed porch or room

also : a room (as in a hospital) used especially for sunbathing or therapeutic exposure to light

Examples of solarium in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

That said, those craving a more refined onboard experience should splurge on a suite in the MSC Yacht Club, a ship-within-a-ship concept that offers access to exclusive venues — including a dedicated restaurant, a private solarium, and a swanky lounge — as well as butler service. —Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 25 Sep. 2024

Joe and Jill Biden's favorite room in the VP residence was the solarium, photographed Oct. 28, 2016. —Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 1 Oct. 2024

Photo : Cameron Carothers 243 N. San Rafael: The solarium. —Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 27 June 2024

Rise Over Run, the rooftop bar and restaurant solarium at The LINE San Francisco Jean Bai Stay true Not all great cities are great hotel cities. —Rebecca Misner, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 July 2023

Word History

Etymology

Latin, porch exposed to the sun, from sol

First Known Use

circa 1823, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

solarium

noun

so·​lar·​i·​um sō-ˈlar-ē-əm 

sə-,

-ˈler-

plural solaria

-ē-ə

also solariums

: a room exposed to the sun

Medical Definition

solarium

noun

so·​lar·​i·​um sō-ˈlar-ē-əm, sə-, -ˈler- 

plural solaria -ē-ə  also solariums

: a room (as in a hospital) used especially for sunbathing or therapeutic exposure to light