hammam

noun

ham·​mam hə-ˈmäm How to pronounce hammam (audio)

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There are several types of signature hammam treatments on the spa menu that can either energize (Step Into The Atlas), boost radiance (Step Into Taliouine), or calm the senses (Step Into Kalaât M’gouna). Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025 This boutique resort features 100 expansive oceanfront suites and a massive 21,000-square-foot spa that includes a hammam. Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2025 The spa features an extensive selection of massages, facials and hammams, along with comprehensive multi-day wellness programs designed for guests seeking a groundbreaking experience. Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024 The Pearl Spa combines European and Asian wellness traditions across 10 treatment rooms, complete with an indoor pool and hammam. Joe Niehaus, Travel + Leisure, 9 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for hammam 

Word History

Etymology

Turkish, Persian & Arabic; Turkish hamam bath, from Persian hammām, from Arabic ḥammām

First Known Use

1625, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of hammam was in 1625

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“Hammam.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hammam. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.

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