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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Social saunas and bathhouses are fast emerging as a remedy to some key issues: the loneliness and mental health crises; young generations seeking alcohol-free, healthier social experiences.
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Roger Sands, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
The pink-and-brown Mar-a-Lago mansion was built in 1927 and is filled with an eclectic array of tapestries, sculptures, antiques, bric-a-brac, marble bathtubs, saunas, leopard skins, a two-ton dining table that seats 50 and other one-of-a-kind furnishings.
—Miami Herasld Archives, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2025
The accommodation also has state-of-the-art wellness facilities, including a sauna, steam room, an indoor/outdoor heated pool, and full spa services.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 6 Jan. 2025
After braving the elements, Nami Project’s cedar hot tubs, sauna, and heated floors felt pretty great.
—Tasha Zemke, Outside Online, 30 Dec. 2024
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Roger Sands, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
The pink-and-brown Mar-a-Lago mansion was built in 1927 and is filled with an eclectic array of tapestries, sculptures, antiques, bric-a-brac, marble bathtubs, saunas, leopard skins, a two-ton dining table that seats 50 and other one-of-a-kind furnishings.
—Miami Herasld Archives, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2025
The accommodation also has state-of-the-art wellness facilities, including a sauna, steam room, an indoor/outdoor heated pool, and full spa services.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 6 Jan. 2025
After braving the elements, Nami Project’s cedar hot tubs, sauna, and heated floors felt pretty great.
—Tasha Zemke, Outside Online, 30 Dec. 2024
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“Sauna.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sauna. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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