hammam

noun

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

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There’s a small spa where therapists give massages and a very traditional, very thorough hammam treatment, with its black soap, scrubbing gloves, argan oil and dousings with rosewater. Ann Abel, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025 Following a steamy hammam session, the Maison Caulières spa — the first to open in France — will blissfully reset both the mind and body. Kasia Dietz, Travel + Leisure, 6 Jan. 2025 Design rules to break would include blending different functionalities in one space, such as combining a hot Pilates studio with a hammam and meditation area. Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Aug. 2024 Wellness Book an authentic hammam experience at Kurna SPA, a beautiful space crafted by traditional Turkish artisans. Elizabeth Brownfield, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025 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 1 Mar. 2025.

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