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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In March, a luxury spa will open with a 16-meter pool, a sauna, a steam room, and three treatment rooms.
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Nora Walsh, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2024
The pavilion, which overlooks the tennis court, also includes dual bathrooms and a vintage sauna.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 17 Apr. 2024
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Nora Walsh, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2024
The pavilion, which overlooks the tennis court, also includes dual bathrooms and a vintage sauna.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 17 Apr. 2024
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 5 May. 2024.
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