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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Here, guests can unwind in the outdoor jacuzzi, the steam room, or the sauna, and pick from a lengthy menu of facial and body treatments.
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Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 28 May 2024
Now, with various forms of hydrotherapy, such as cold plunges and steam saunas, making a comeback, wellness entrepreneurs are debuting properties centered on bathing.
—Gisela Williams, New York Times, 28 May 2024
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Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 28 May 2024
Now, with various forms of hydrotherapy, such as cold plunges and steam saunas, making a comeback, wellness entrepreneurs are debuting properties centered on bathing.
—Gisela Williams, New York Times, 28 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for sauna
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“Sauna.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sauna. Accessed 1 Jun. 2024.
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