Turkish bath
Americannoun
noun
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a type of bath in which the bather sweats freely in hot dry air, is then washed, often massaged, and has a cold plunge or shower
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(sometimes plural) an establishment where such a bath is obtainable
Etymology
Origin of Turkish bath
First recorded in 1635–45
Example Sentences
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The Turkish Baths is housed in a Grade II-listed building, which has been described as "the most fully-restored" Turkish bath in Britain.
From BBC ● Mar. 17, 2023
A single-storey basement in Primrose Hill, Camden, includes a Turkish bath, Roman bath, cigar room, swimming pool, plunge pool, sauna, massage room, cinema, games room and bar, wine store, pilates room, gym and banquet hall.
From The Guardian ● May 7, 2018
But in Istanbul, this writer’s only thoughts are where to experience a traditional Turkish bath house and whether to buy those pasha pants.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 24, 2016
There’s even an exotic, tiled Turkish bath that “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” fans will recognize as the location of a raucous party from a past season.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 16, 2015
The only person left in town to mourn for Graham was a woman the riders called Mother Harrison, operator of a Turkish bath that Graham and Luther had frequented.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
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