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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Beyond its slightly more than 6,000 square feet of living space, the expansive outdoor terrace is where key amenities tied to the incentive come into play, like an ice bath and a sauna.
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Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2024
Book this serene dome for $900+ with a sauna and hot tub for 16 people in Idaho Springs.
—Emma Way, Axios, 2 Nov. 2024
Travelers can enjoy activities like kick sledding, building snow lanterns or warming up in a sauna, all while connecting with the Yukon’s culture and pristine landscapes.
—Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
Studies show that the frequent use of saunas can boost heart health mainly through pathways related to heat stress, but also through Nrf-2.
—Matt Fuchs, TIME, 22 Oct. 2024
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Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2024
Book this serene dome for $900+ with a sauna and hot tub for 16 people in Idaho Springs.
—Emma Way, Axios, 2 Nov. 2024
Travelers can enjoy activities like kick sledding, building snow lanterns or warming up in a sauna, all while connecting with the Yukon’s culture and pristine landscapes.
—Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
Studies show that the frequent use of saunas can boost heart health mainly through pathways related to heat stress, but also through Nrf-2.
—Matt Fuchs, TIME, 22 Oct. 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 19 Nov. 2024.
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