Turkish bath

American  

noun

1. a bath in which the bather, after copious perspiration in a steam room, showers and has a rubdown.

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Turkish bath British  

noun

1. 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

2. (sometimes plural) an establishment where such a bath is obtainable

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Etymology

Origin of Turkish bath

First recorded in 1635–45

Example Sentences

Accommodation was found and eventually the Dynamo players were said to be enjoying the Turkish bath facilities in the Imperial Hotel in Russell Square.

From BBC • Nov. 13, 2020

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

That night he enjoyed a hot Turkish bath, a succulent filet carpeted with delicate mushrooms, imported dry sherry, and strawberries in wine.

From "The Martian Chronicles" by Ray Bradbury