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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Amenities and experiences The 10th floor spa remains one of the hotel’s biggest assets, not least because the panoramic views across Hyde Park make even a quick sauna session feel cinematic.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 May 2026
The ships are big enough to traverse the world’s major oceans, and carry amenities such as swimming pools, spas (with sauna and steamroom) and casinos, but are far smaller than most big cruise lines, giving much more intimacy and space.
—Larry Olmsted, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
In addition to the pool, the $1,893 maintenance goes toward a gym, a steam room, a sauna, a roof-deck, and a garage.
—Katie McDonough, Curbed, 25 May 2026
Guests can explore trails on foot or horseback, interact with farm animals, use plunge pools, hot tubs and saunas, and take part in fireside community gatherings and ceremonies.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 20 May 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 May 2026
The ships are big enough to traverse the world’s major oceans, and carry amenities such as swimming pools, spas (with sauna and steamroom) and casinos, but are far smaller than most big cruise lines, giving much more intimacy and space.
—Larry Olmsted, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
In addition to the pool, the $1,893 maintenance goes toward a gym, a steam room, a sauna, a roof-deck, and a garage.
—Katie McDonough, Curbed, 25 May 2026
Guests can explore trails on foot or horseback, interact with farm animals, use plunge pools, hot tubs and saunas, and take part in fireside community gatherings and ceremonies.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 20 May 2026
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 3 Jun. 2026.
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