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

Its nearly 1,100-square-foot beach club will include a sauna, steam room, ice bath, snow shower, treatment room, and hyperbaric chamber. — Chrissie McClatchie, Robb Report, 19 Sep. 2026

One outbuilding serves as a workout room with an infrared sauna. — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 19 Sep. 2026

Amenities and experiences The 6,458-square-foot subterranean Thalea Spa, inspired by the nearby Diocletian Baths, includes a steam room, sauna, salt room, chromotherapy area, swimming pool, and hot tub. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Sep. 2026

In addition to the luxury home—which provided a romantic, Regency-era backdrop for the wedding photos—the 65-acre property featured a private swimming pool, a tennis court, and a spa—including a massage room and a sauna overlooking the vineyards. — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 17 Sep. 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
• jnana
• mana
• tswana
• wanna
• asana
• chicana

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