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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There are his-and-her changing rooms by the pool, an indoor sauna, and on the lower level, a billiards room and home gym.
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Mary Carole McCauley, Baltimore Sun, 8 Aug. 2024
Acupuncture, massages, infrared saunas and cryotherapy have all been integrated into her routine.
—Dave Quinn, Peoplemag, 6 Aug. 2024
The rooftop terrace has been transformed into a sprawling al fresco living and entertaining space featuring a lounge, a covered area that creates a bit of intimacy, an outdoor kitchen, a fire pit, and a even spa area equipped with a sauna and a hot tub.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 5 Aug. 2024
Indoor amenities including an indoor pool, game room, dog grooming area, yoga studio, wellness area, fitness center, sauna and more would be located in the clubhouse, the plans show.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 5 Aug. 2024
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Mary Carole McCauley, Baltimore Sun, 8 Aug. 2024
Acupuncture, massages, infrared saunas and cryotherapy have all been integrated into her routine.
—Dave Quinn, Peoplemag, 6 Aug. 2024
The rooftop terrace has been transformed into a sprawling al fresco living and entertaining space featuring a lounge, a covered area that creates a bit of intimacy, an outdoor kitchen, a fire pit, and a even spa area equipped with a sauna and a hot tub.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 5 Aug. 2024
Indoor amenities including an indoor pool, game room, dog grooming area, yoga studio, wellness area, fitness center, sauna and more would be located in the clubhouse, the plans show.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 5 Aug. 2024
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“Sauna.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sauna. Accessed 19 Aug. 2024.
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