sauna

noun

sau·​na ˈsȯ-nə  ˈsau̇-nə 

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 center features a Thermarium inspired by the wellness rituals of ancient Rome, completed by aromatic showers, a cold plunge pool, a thalassotherapy tub and multiple saunas. —Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 6 Feb. 2026

In addition to the heated outdoor infinity pool and whirlpool with expansive mountain views, there is a hydrotherapy area with a sauna and hammam, as well as an ice bath to get energized. —Maddalena Fossati, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026

The club includes a full gym, sports bar, sauna, cold plunge and more. —Nick Wooten, Dallas Morning News, 6 Feb. 2026

Adults can head to the 20,000-square-foot Acqualina Spa, with an outdoor terrace hosting a spa pool, heated jet pool, and Roman waterfall spa; multiple steam rooms and saunas; and 11 treatment rooms plus a private spa suite for two. —Devorah Lev-Tov, Robb Report, 5 Feb. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Finnish

First Known Use

1881, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for sauna

• ana
• bwana
• dhyana
• donna
• fauna
• gonna
• mana
• tswana
• wanna
• asana
• chicana
• iguana

Kids Definition

sauna

noun

sau·​na ˈsau̇-nə  ˈsȯ-nə 

: a Finnish steam bath

Medical Definition

sauna

noun

sau·​na ˈsau̇-nə  ˈsȯ-nə 

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