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.
Recent Examples on the Web
The Sebastian's Bloom Spa is small but mighty, with massages, body treatments, and a steam room and sauna, all featuring products that the spa guarantees will be organic, cruelty-free, and locally sourced.
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Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 22 Nov. 2023
From the rooftop deck, Schober has panoramic views of Venice, not to mention ample room for a dining table, barbecue and sauna.
—Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 21 Nov. 2023
Infrared saunas: These saunas emit infrared waves and don't use water or humidity.
—Jessica Migala, Health, 20 Nov. 2023
On deck, sleek and minimalist tan wood structures hide indoor saunas, with open-air platforms offering harbor-view hot tubs and cold plunges.
—Zoe Baillargeon, Vogue, 15 Nov. 2023
Over 200 Amazon shoppers added this sauna to their cart this month.
—Amy Schulman, Peoplemag, 8 Nov. 2023
Health and wellness options include fitness and Pilates studios, a golf simulator, a pickleball court, and a spa area with cold plunges, steam rooms, and saunas.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2023
Post-Care For aftercare, Hamilton recommends avoiding saunas, hot baths, rigorous workouts, or anything that might make the skin too hot for the first day or so.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 11 Nov. 2023
Photo: Ann Broder / VHT for The Corcoran Group
The amenities include a ping-pong table, a sauna, dressing rooms, bike storage, community rooms, and a gym.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 10 Nov. 2023
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Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 22 Nov. 2023
From the rooftop deck, Schober has panoramic views of Venice, not to mention ample room for a dining table, barbecue and sauna.
—Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 21 Nov. 2023
Infrared saunas: These saunas emit infrared waves and don't use water or humidity.
—Jessica Migala, Health, 20 Nov. 2023
On deck, sleek and minimalist tan wood structures hide indoor saunas, with open-air platforms offering harbor-view hot tubs and cold plunges.
—Zoe Baillargeon, Vogue, 15 Nov. 2023
Over 200 Amazon shoppers added this sauna to their cart this month.
—Amy Schulman, Peoplemag, 8 Nov. 2023
Health and wellness options include fitness and Pilates studios, a golf simulator, a pickleball court, and a spa area with cold plunges, steam rooms, and saunas.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2023
Post-Care For aftercare, Hamilton recommends avoiding saunas, hot baths, rigorous workouts, or anything that might make the skin too hot for the first day or so.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 11 Nov. 2023
Photo: Ann Broder / VHT for The Corcoran Group
The amenities include a ping-pong table, a sauna, dressing rooms, bike storage, community rooms, and a gym.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 10 Nov. 2023
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Word History
Etymology
Finnish
First Known Use
1881, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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