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 Finnish sauna and Russian banya are typically communal experiences.
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Jennifer Davis-Flynn, Outside Online, 2 Mar. 2025
The 800-square-foot guest home has two bedrooms and a full kitchen decked out with high-end appliances, while the 230-some-square-foot spa pavilion has a fitness area and bath, as well as a sauna and steam room.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 1 Mar. 2025
About 15 minutes in, my sons opened the door to the sauna and walked onto the deck outside.
—Akash Kapur, Travel + Leisure, 24 Feb. 2025
The saunas comfortably fit six to eight adults, and bookings are available for as few as three hours or up to three days.
—Visit Lake Tahoe, AFAR Media, 21 Feb. 2025
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Jennifer Davis-Flynn, Outside Online, 2 Mar. 2025
The 800-square-foot guest home has two bedrooms and a full kitchen decked out with high-end appliances, while the 230-some-square-foot spa pavilion has a fitness area and bath, as well as a sauna and steam room.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 1 Mar. 2025
About 15 minutes in, my sons opened the door to the sauna and walked onto the deck outside.
—Akash Kapur, Travel + Leisure, 24 Feb. 2025
The saunas comfortably fit six to eight adults, and bookings are available for as few as three hours or up to three days.
—Visit Lake Tahoe, AFAR Media, 21 Feb. 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 9 Mar. 2025.
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