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sauna


sau·na

noun \ˈs-nə, ˈsa-nə\

Definition of SAUNA

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

  1. The health club has a pool and a sauna.
  2. He talked about the benefits of taking a sauna regularly.

Origin of SAUNA

Finnish
First Known Use: 1881

Rhymes with SAUNA

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