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

There are two full-service eateries—a Mediterranean spot, Muze Lounge & Terrasse, and a French bistro, Commodore Restaurant—as well as an indoor pool and a dry sauna where guests can luxuriate. — Morgan Goldberg, Architectural Digest, 11 Sep. 2026

The spa—pool, hammam, sauna and treatment rooms—occupies a series of adjoining cellars deep beneath the Palm Court. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2026

In the BBBofC rules, there is no mention of the word ‘sauna’ but it is made clear in training courses for all stakeholders that their use is prohibited in the lead-up to bouts. — Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026

Each suite comes with its own kitchen, sauna, and steam room. — Maryam Siddiqi, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Finnish

First Known Use

1881, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for sauna

• ana
• bwana
• dhyana
• donna
• fauna
• gonna
• jnana
• mana
• tswana
• wanna
• asana
• chicana

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