solarium

noun

so·​lar·​i·​um sō-ˈler-ē-əm How to pronounce solarium (audio)
sə-
plural solaria sō-ˈler-ē-ə How to pronounce solarium (audio)
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

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Not to be missed, however, is The Green House, a beguiling antique solarium, a perfect garden café for a cup of espresso, hot tea, or freshly baked pastry. Wendy Altschuler, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025 Other highlights on the main level include a solarium, an office, and the 40’ x 20’ indoor mineral pool and spa, which has its own kitchen and dining areas. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 22 Jan. 2025 On board, cruisers will find Royal Caribbean favorites like a rock climbing wall, a dazzling casino, an adults-only solarium, and captivating performances to entertain folks of all ages. Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 6 Nov. 2024 Not even for scones with lemon curd and clotted cream at afternoon tea in the radiant solarium. Gqlshare, Orange County Register, 15 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for solarium 

Word History

Etymology

Latin, porch exposed to the sun, from sol

First Known Use

circa 1823, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of solarium was circa 1823

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“Solarium.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/solarium. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.

Kids Definition

solarium

noun
so·​lar·​i·​um sō-ˈlar-ē-əm How to pronounce solarium (audio)
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- How to pronounce solarium (audio)
plural solaria -ē-ə How to pronounce solarium (audio) also solariums
: a room (as in a hospital) used especially for sunbathing or therapeutic exposure to light

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