sauna

noun

sau·na | \ ˈsȯ-nə

Definition of sauna

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 infrared sauna has become a must in the wellness community and physical therapy practices alike. — Mackenzie Wagoner, Vogue, "What’s the Best Way to Cleanse? A Guide to Detoxing in 2019," 1 Jan. 2019 Cases in point: the infrared sauna Kendall Jenner got from her sisters, the $250,00 Ferrari Kylie Jenner reportedly gifted momager Kris. — Glamour, "Kylie Jenner Wished Travis Scott a Happy Birthday With This Giant Billboard in Los Angeles," 27 Apr. 2019 In Minneapolis, rooftop visitors to the Hewing Hotel can hop in a heated outdoor pool or 24-person sauna, near two fire pits and an ice bar, says Katie Szczepaniak, director of lifestyle at the hotel. — Alina Dizik, WSJ, "The Hottest Nightspots This Winter Are Very Cold," 11 Feb. 2019 My primary reason for joining any health spa always has been because of the sauna. — Joe Graedon, M.s., And Teresa Graedon, Houston Chronicle, "Will zinc help hirsutism in women?," 13 May 2018 The 10th-floor fitness center has cardio and weight training machines, private and group exercise studios, sauna and wet lounges, locker rooms with showers, and a game room with billiards. — Pamela Dittmer Mckuen, chicagotribune.com, "In River North, known for its galleries, new apartment tower goes arty," 21 Mar. 2018 Each Superior Glass Apartment comes equipped with a living area, a mini-kitchen, an upstairs loft with prime-time Aurora Borealis-viewing glass ceilings, a private bathroom, and its own private outdoor hot spa and sauna. — Elizabeth Gulino, House Beautiful, "The Snowman Glass Resort Is the Winter Vacation of Your Dreams," 20 Feb. 2019 The daily sauna, however, may have the most cultural significance. — Erin Florio, Condé Nast Traveler, "Why Helsinki Should Be Your Next City Break in Europe," 2 Sep. 2018 Wrestlers told Politico that coaches, like Jordan, often had to kick voyeurs out of the sauna and practice areas. — Tara Golshan, Vox, "Jim Jordan’s allies are questioning the premise of the Ohio State sexual abuse allegations," 13 July 2018

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