solarium

noun

so·​lar·​i·​um sō-ˈler-ē-əm 

sə-

plural solaria sō-ˈler-ē-ə 

sə-

also solariums

: a glass-enclosed porch or room

also : a room (as in a hospital) used especially for sunbathing or therapeutic exposure to light

Examples of solarium in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Joe and Jill Biden's favorite room in the VP residence was the solarium, photographed Oct. 28, 2016. —Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 1 Oct. 2024

Photo : Cameron Carothers 243 N. San Rafael: The solarium. —Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 27 June 2024

Rise Over Run, the rooftop bar and restaurant solarium at The LINE San Francisco Jean Bai Stay true Not all great cities are great hotel cities. —Rebecca Misner, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 July 2023

The Sunday Times in disarray on the solarium’s rattan tables, husband and wife read in the silence that could be sustained when so long married. —Lizz Schumer, Peoplemag, 13 Sep. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Latin, porch exposed to the sun, from sol

First Known Use

circa 1823, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

solarium

noun

so·​lar·​i·​um sō-ˈlar-ē-əm 

sə-,

-ˈler-

plural solaria

-ē-ə

also solariums

: a room exposed to the sun

Medical Definition

solarium

noun

so·​lar·​i·​um sō-ˈlar-ē-əm, sə-, -ˈler- 

plural solaria -ē-ə  also solariums

: a room (as in a hospital) used especially for sunbathing or therapeutic exposure to light