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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The spa features indoor/outdoor hydrotherapy pools, thermal cabins, a sauna, and treatments ranging from crystal healing to facials and massages.
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Alisha Prakash, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2025
Those in need of a pampering moment should make their way to the spa, where a 23-meter infinity pool, sauna, and eucalyptus steam room await.
—Liam Hess, Vogue, 26 Nov. 2025
Infrared saunas are generally the cheapest to install and relatively plug-and-play, requiring minimal electrical or ventilation work.
—Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2025
The sale includes plenty of discounts on upgrades of all sizes—from a snazzy showerhead to colorful kitchen sinks, bathroom mirrors and even an indoor sauna (hey, dream big!).
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 24 Nov. 2025
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Alisha Prakash, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2025
Those in need of a pampering moment should make their way to the spa, where a 23-meter infinity pool, sauna, and eucalyptus steam room await.
—Liam Hess, Vogue, 26 Nov. 2025
Infrared saunas are generally the cheapest to install and relatively plug-and-play, requiring minimal electrical or ventilation work.
—Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2025
The sale includes plenty of discounts on upgrades of all sizes—from a snazzy showerhead to colorful kitchen sinks, bathroom mirrors and even an indoor sauna (hey, dream big!).
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 24 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for sauna
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“Sauna.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sauna. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.
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