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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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
In others, he showed off Italian marble, a Moroccan room and a “modern yet classic” Turkish bath.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 24, 2018
The upgrades included a swimming pool, four hot tubs, a Turkish bath, a lawn specially designed for yoga and a pagoda modeled on a Japanese imperial villa.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 24, 2016
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
The Laundromat, with its windows completely steamed up, was as warm and damp as a Turkish bath.
From "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls
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