sauna

noun

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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In addition to yards of open grassy areas for Pickles and Franklin to roam freely, there is a pool, sauna, pickleball court, outdoor kitchen, and lots of shaded or umbrella-covered seating. Lennie Omalza, Louisville Courier Journal, 2 Oct. 2025 Many fans have seen drivers using stationary bikes in saunas to prepare for the heat, though not every driver does this. Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025 There’s a sauna and glacial-fed creek on-site, too. Maryam Siddiqi, Travel + Leisure, 1 Oct. 2025 The Loft distinguishes itself with a private spa, comprising a splash pool, sauna, and steam room. Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 28 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sauna

Word History

Etymology

Finnish

First Known Use

1881, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of sauna was in 1881

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Cite this Entry

“Sauna.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sauna. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

sauna

noun
: a Finnish steam bath

Medical Definition

sauna

noun
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

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