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

In addition to its five treatment rooms, guests have access to a water pavilion with a steam room, sauna (also with a view), cold plunge pool, and heated step pool; a private jacuzzi big enough for just one (maybe two); and two outdoor treatment terraces overlooking the canyons. —Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 12 Mar. 2026

The gel cushioning absorbs impact, and the mesh fabric keeps things breathable so your feet don't turn into a sauna situation mid-trip. —Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026

My family enjoyed a daring dip in the outdoor pool before heating up in the sauna at Allas Pool, a seaside bathing center in the heart of the city. —Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026

Other perks continue the theme of relaxation, including the sauna, hot tub, rainfall showerheads, and sundrenched backyard surrounded by lush greenery. —Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 10 Mar. 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
• mana
• tswana
• wanna
• asana
• chicana
• iguana

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