sauna

noun

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sau·na | \ ˈsȯ-nə

, ˈsau̇-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 Features include a gym, home theater, sauna and game room, as well as 180-degree water views of both the ocean and inlet. — Robyn A. Friedman, sun-sentinel.com, "Oceanfront estate in Palm Beach offers lap of luxury for $78.5 million," 29 Apr. 2021 In addition to a stylish residence, buyers will also have access to the building’s amenity suite, which includes a 6,000-square-foot courtyard garden as well as a private gym, swimming pool and sauna. — Helena Madden, Robb Report, "This Historic London Condo Building Puts You Right Down the Street From Buckingham Palace," 23 Apr. 2021 The property is about a block from the beach and has a 40-foot saltwater pool, a sauna and an outdoor shower. — Katherine Clarke, WSJ, "A 1970s-Modern Hamptons Home by Charles Gwathmey Lists for $9.25 Million," 20 Apr. 2021 In addition, the showers in the locker rooms will be turned on and the sauna and steam room will open within the next few weeks. — Shirley Macfarland, cleveland, "Greene Acres Raffle offers a bonanza of prizes for the yard and garden: Talk of the Towns," 9 Apr. 2021 The resort is smack dab on a white sand beach and has tons of amenities like its pool, lazy river, hot tubs, decks with incredible views, and a sauna and steam room. — Andrea Romano, Travel + Leisure, "These Colorful Vacation Rentals Are Perfect for Your Own 'Barb and Star' Beach Trip," 14 Mar. 2021 Those who would prefer lazier days can choose a sauna and massage in the wellness pod added for the 2021-2022 season while looking out at the frozen landscape. — Laurie Werner, Forbes, "An Ultra Bucket List Trip For 2022: Climb An Unexplored Peak In Antarctica," 5 Mar. 2021 The primary bedroom suite has a dressing room, a large closet, a sauna and a rain shower bath. — Bob Goldsborough, chicagotribune.com, "River Forest 5-bedroom mansion might be unfinished, but ‘extremely low’ inventory helped it sell for $1.79 million," 5 Mar. 2021 With 10,400 square feet, the two-story home offers an open floor plan but saves plenty of space for amenities such as a movie theater, gym, wine cellar, billiards room, sauna and wet bar. — Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, "Former Starz, HBO chief Chris Albrecht sells Palisades estate for $16.25 million," 16 Apr. 2021

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