hammam

American  

[huh-mahm] / həˈmɑm /

noun

1. (in Islamic countries) a communal bathhouse, usually with separate baths for men and women.

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hammam British  

/ hʌmˈɑːm /

noun

1. a bathing establishment, such as a Turkish bath

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Etymology

Origin of hammam

(< Turkish haman ) < Arabic ḥammām

Example Sentences

I opted for the Red Flower Hammam Experience, a luxurious take on the traditional bathhouse ritual.

From Salon

The treatment takes place on a heated marble table inside the hammam and begins with a thorough cleansing before moving into an invigorating exfoliating scrub.

From Salon

The exhibition includes Cinderella’s glass slipper from the 2015 film, Met Gala looks worn by models Anok Yai, Imaan Hammam and Alex Consani, and Tina Turner’s 1996 Versace dress.

From Los Angeles Times

A warm Turkish Hammam Table gives visitors a place to stretch and lounge opposite a wall-sized fountain.

From Los Angeles Times

A warm Turkish Hammam Table allows visitors a place to stretch and lounge opposite a wall-sized fountain.

From Los Angeles Times