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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The aquarium is part of a wellness area comprising a hammam, sauna, massage room, cryotherapy, and a relaxation area with an opening terrace.
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 10 Apr. 2026
Manyo Club spans three floors of facilities, ranging from saunas and steam baths to multiple restaurants.
—Kim Kay, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2026
In addition to weights and five specialized classrooms, the club includes two outdoor pools, a lounging deck, locker areas with a whirlpool, sauna, steam room, and cold plunge.
—Noah Daly
april 9, Idaho Statesman, 9 Apr. 2026
The living accommodations include breakfast and weekday dinners for employees, alongside other perks such a bar, café, and sauna.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 8 Apr. 2026
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 10 Apr. 2026
Manyo Club spans three floors of facilities, ranging from saunas and steam baths to multiple restaurants.
—Kim Kay, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2026
In addition to weights and five specialized classrooms, the club includes two outdoor pools, a lounging deck, locker areas with a whirlpool, sauna, steam room, and cold plunge.
—Noah Daly
april 9, Idaho Statesman, 9 Apr. 2026
The living accommodations include breakfast and weekday dinners for employees, alongside other perks such a bar, café, and sauna.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 8 Apr. 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 16 Apr. 2026.
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