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 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
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
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
Cite this Entry
“Sauna.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sauna. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share