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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Four guest bedrooms on the main level each have an attached bathroom—two also have walk-in closets—and share a cozy living area and a spa zone with a fitness room, sauna, and garden-level calm.
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2025
Outexer Far Infrared Sauna The sauna is also outfitted with a foot panel that heats independently from the rest of the unit.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
Bassvictim recorded Forever in two weeks in a residential sauna-studio called The Betty Fjord Clinic, located in the woods of Randsfjord Valley about an hour from Oslo, Norway.
—Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 6 Nov. 2025
Made up of 46 bungalows, with plans to expand, the property boasts a heated pool, sauna, spa, two lounges, and a gym.
—William O'Connor, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2025
Outexer Far Infrared Sauna The sauna is also outfitted with a foot panel that heats independently from the rest of the unit.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
Bassvictim recorded Forever in two weeks in a residential sauna-studio called The Betty Fjord Clinic, located in the woods of Randsfjord Valley about an hour from Oslo, Norway.
—Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 6 Nov. 2025
Made up of 46 bungalows, with plans to expand, the property boasts a heated pool, sauna, spa, two lounges, and a gym.
—William O'Connor, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
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 8 Nov. 2025.
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