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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Spa-like wellness features at home include aromatherapy, steam showers, saunas, and even a growing interest in cold plunge pools.
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Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2026
Basin’s unique sauna ceremonies, thermal pools, and glacial lounges combine cutting-edge science and wellness techniques with the Fairmont’s unrivaled attention to detail and service.
—Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Jan. 2026
The owners were inspired to bring Nordic sauna culture home with them after a revitalizing trip to Scandinavia.
—Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 9 Jan. 2026
The Spa Anantara Spa has four treatment rooms and a couples' suite, plus a sauna, steam room, and hair and nail salon.
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Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2026
Basin’s unique sauna ceremonies, thermal pools, and glacial lounges combine cutting-edge science and wellness techniques with the Fairmont’s unrivaled attention to detail and service.
—Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Jan. 2026
The owners were inspired to bring Nordic sauna culture home with them after a revitalizing trip to Scandinavia.
—Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 9 Jan. 2026
The Spa Anantara Spa has four treatment rooms and a couples' suite, plus a sauna, steam room, and hair and nail salon.
—Hannah Walhout, Travel + Leisure, 30 Dec. 2025
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“Sauna.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sauna. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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