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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Afterward, there’s nothing better than having access to a spa for unwinding in a hot tub, sauna, or steam room.
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Brittany Vickers, Essence, 18 Mar. 2025
Included are excursions to saunas, arctic dips and slow-travel transport.
—R. Daniel Foster, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
The location will also feature other exclusives including Pilates and yoga classes and a high-humidity, low-temperature sauna.
—Emily Burns, WWD, 11 Mar. 2025
Luxury amenities such as a sauna, steam shower, monitored security, Lutron lighting, and a central vacuum system enhance the home’s effortless elegance.
—Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2025
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Brittany Vickers, Essence, 18 Mar. 2025
Included are excursions to saunas, arctic dips and slow-travel transport.
—R. Daniel Foster, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
The location will also feature other exclusives including Pilates and yoga classes and a high-humidity, low-temperature sauna.
—Emily Burns, WWD, 11 Mar. 2025
Luxury amenities such as a sauna, steam shower, monitored security, Lutron lighting, and a central vacuum system enhance the home’s effortless elegance.
—Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 10 Mar. 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 24 Mar. 2025.
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