hammam

noun

ham·​mam hə-ˈmäm How to pronounce hammam (audio)

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Crucially, this push hasn’t come at the expense of Rixos’ own Turkish heritage which is still embedded in each of its global properties—from Turkish classics like the Turkish hammam to Turkish cuisine—providing a cultural through-line that reinforces credibility across its portfolio. Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025 Enjoy evening aperitivo on the rooftop terrace or try one of the many types of massages offered in the on-site hammam. Michele Becker, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2025 Four guest cabins can also be found on the lower deck, one of which can be turned into a lounge or small hammam. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 9 July 2025 Just a few minutes into my hour-long treatment in the hammam, I was scrubbed, soaked, and otherwise soothed into vacation mode. Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 26 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for hammam

Word History

Etymology

Turkish, Persian & Arabic; Turkish hamam bath, from Persian hammām, from Arabic ḥammām

First Known Use

1625, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of hammam was in 1625

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“Hammam.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hammam. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.

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