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
The lower deck sports a wellness area with a gym, sauna, hammam, and massage or beauty room, while the aft deck showcases a 248-square-foot infinity pool and fold-down terraces for waterside chills.
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 25 Sep. 2024
Adventurous guests can experience a trip over the eight alpine passes, home to incredible views, then sample culinary highlights or simply relax in the sauna.
—Roger Sands, Forbes, 22 Sep. 2024
But one with a sauna to shake off the coastal fog after a day of adventuring, a bar serving harder-to-find regional wines, a massive central fire pit for evening gatherings in the woods, and an ideal position on Highway 1 for quick foodie field trips or wildlife-watching.
—Tasha Zemke, Outside Online, 20 Sep. 2024
Powers said the co-ed bathhouse may feature things such as steam, dry sauna, cold plunge, and soaking tubs.
—Olivia Evans, The Courier-Journal, 18 Sep. 2024
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 25 Sep. 2024
Adventurous guests can experience a trip over the eight alpine passes, home to incredible views, then sample culinary highlights or simply relax in the sauna.
—Roger Sands, Forbes, 22 Sep. 2024
But one with a sauna to shake off the coastal fog after a day of adventuring, a bar serving harder-to-find regional wines, a massive central fire pit for evening gatherings in the woods, and an ideal position on Highway 1 for quick foodie field trips or wildlife-watching.
—Tasha Zemke, Outside Online, 20 Sep. 2024
Powers said the co-ed bathhouse may feature things such as steam, dry sauna, cold plunge, and soaking tubs.
—Olivia Evans, The Courier-Journal, 18 Sep. 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 2 Oct. 2024.
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