solarium

noun

so·​lar·​i·​um sō-ˈler-ē-əm 

sə-

plural solaria sō-ˈler-ē-ə 

sə-

also solariums

: a glass-enclosed porch or room

also : a room (as in a hospital) used especially for sunbathing or therapeutic exposure to light

Examples of solarium in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This lavish 15,000-square-foot estate included eight bedrooms, a ballroom, a solarium and even a walk-in, Prohibition-era safe. —Amy Bizzarri, Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2025

For an ultra-exclusive wellness extravaganza, there’s also private spa experience, which accommodates up to ten people in a 3,200-square-foot sanctuary complete with a four-pool thalasso circuit, as well as a hammam, solarium, and dedicated treatment room for two. —Alexandra Kirkman, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025

The stunning home features a solarium, an outdoor fireplace, and a multi-functional office space that Deschanel uses as her glam room, music studio, closet and crafting corner. —Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 5 Aug. 2025

For sunbathers visiting in the warmer months, Zefiro also rents out beach recliners for the day in their solarium. —Michele Becker, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Latin, porch exposed to the sun, from sol

First Known Use

circa 1823, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for solarium

• fusarium
• terrarium
• thorium

Kids Definition

solarium

noun

so·​lar·​i·​um sō-ˈlar-ē-əm 

sə-,

-ˈler-

plural solaria

-ē-ə

also solariums

: a room exposed to the sun

Medical Definition

solarium

noun

so·​lar·​i·​um sō-ˈlar-ē-əm, sə-, -ˈler- 

plural solaria -ē-ə  also solariums

: a room (as in a hospital) used especially for sunbathing or therapeutic exposure to light