sauna
noun
sau·na
| \ ˈsȯ-nə
, ˈsau̇-nə
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, ˈsau̇-nə
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Definition of sauna
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
Finns drink more coffee per capita than anywhere else, spot the Northern Lights regularly and take family outings to the sauna. — Liza Weisstuch, Washington Post, "Want a charming Nordic city without the corresponding prices? Try Estonia’s Tallinn.," 29 Aug. 2019 MOSAiC scientists expect that Polarstern’s sauna, swimming pool, and two bars will provide crucial camaraderie. — Eli Kintisch, Science | AAAS, "Arctic researchers will lock this ship in ice for a year to study the changing polar region," 20 Aug. 2019 Also included in the Kronenhof's pool-and-spa area are two saunas, a salt steam bath, a steam room, and a relaxation room. — Hadley Keller, House Beautiful, "This Hotel's Spa Is Like a Water Park for Adults," 5 Aug. 2019 Amenities include a helipad, theater, sauna, beauty salon, and Turkish bath. — Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, "Everything We Know About Kylie Jenner’s Luxurious Birthday Yacht," 5 Aug. 2019 The daily meditation, sauna, workouts, and eating clean help a lot. — Ananya Bhattacharya, Quartz India, "We asked Indian startup founders to explain how they cope with stress. Here are some tips," 2 Aug. 2019 In May 2017, a police raid on a gym and sauna led to the arrests of 141 people in a single night because of their presumed sexuality. — Anna Coren, CNN, "President Joko Widodo says Islam in Indonesia is 'tolerant' as rights groups warn of rising fundamentalism," 27 July 2019 Made from cedar, wood and corrugated metal, and framed by Cryptomeria japonica and a potted umbrella pine, the sauna spills onto the back patio — an intimate seating area off the kitchen, where the couple has morning coffee. — Amy Pennington, The Seattle Times, "A couple’s Rainier Beach garden is a place of creativity, vision and function," 19 May 2019 The Rooftop Bar and Lounge, complete with a pool and sauna, is complimentary for hotel guests and accessible to both guests and the public year-round. — Nancy Ngo, Twin Cities, "Looking for a unique getaway? Go boutique at one of these new and not-so-far-away hotels," 10 Aug. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'sauna.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for sauna
sauna
noun
English Language Learners Definition of sauna
: a special heated room in which people sit or lie down in order to get hot and sweat
: a health treatment in which people sit or lie down in a sauna
See the full definition for sauna in the English Language Learners Dictionary
sauna
noun
sau·na
| \ ˈsau̇-nə
, ˈsȯ-nə
\
, ˈsȯ-nə
\
Medical Definition of sauna
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
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