sauna

noun

sau·​na ˈsȯ-nə  ˈsau̇-nə 

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Indoor and outdoor pools, hot tubs, a sauna, and game room ensure everyone is entertained. —Esther Carlstone, Parents, 18 Dec. 2024

This is a mini-private indoor and outdoor space that includes a dry sauna, a very cold, cold plunge and a Joov full-body red light therapy wall and Theraboots compression therapy. —Sherrie Nachman, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024

Photo : Petr Wiese/Mountain Home Photo The outdoor spa area includes a hot tub and sauna. —Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 17 Dec. 2024

This is why temperature therapies like saunas and warm baths are often prescribed for various health benefits, including circulation.910 Drinking hot or warm water may work in a similar way. —Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 16 Dec. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Finnish

First Known Use

1881, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

sauna

noun

sau·​na ˈsau̇-nə  ˈsȯ-nə 

: a Finnish steam bath

Medical Definition

sauna

noun

sau·​na ˈsau̇-nə  ˈsȯ-nə 

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