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

Back downstairs, the lower level is outfitted with a gym, a sauna, a second pantry, a laundry room, and a cedar walk-in storage closet. —Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2025

Swedish saunas, for example, are suggested to promote relaxation, social connection and physical recovery. —Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2025

The lower level features luxurious amenities, including a gym and sauna, a movie theater drenched in black paint, a catering kitchen, and a wine cellar. —India Roby, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2025

Imagine enjoying a warm and restorative sauna session to the sounds of your favorite tunes, podcasts, or audiobooks—talk about relaxation! —Hillary Maglin, Travel + Leisure, 8 Oct. 2025

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