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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Le Grand Spa, refurbished in 2017, is certainly a standout feature of the entire guest experience; there are steam baths, an ice fountain, an herbal sauna, and an outdoor relaxation pool.
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Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 29 June 2025
Dragon Tiny Homes recently came up with yet another use for them in the form of a mobile sauna.
—New Atlas, 27 June 2025
Participants took turns soaking in a hot tub and sitting in both types of saunas while their body temperatures, heart rates, blood pressure and even immune markers were tracked before, during and after each session.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 June 2025
Recovery amenities include infrared saunas, hot and cold plunges and eucalyptus steam rooms.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 25 June 2025
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Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 29 June 2025
Dragon Tiny Homes recently came up with yet another use for them in the form of a mobile sauna.
—New Atlas, 27 June 2025
Participants took turns soaking in a hot tub and sitting in both types of saunas while their body temperatures, heart rates, blood pressure and even immune markers were tracked before, during and after each session.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 June 2025
Recovery amenities include infrared saunas, hot and cold plunges and eucalyptus steam rooms.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 25 June 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 15 Jul. 2025.
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