sauna

American  

[saw-nuh, sou-] / ˈsɔ nə, ˈsaʊ- /

noun

1. a bath that uses dry heat to induce perspiration, and in which steam is produced by pouring water on heated stones.

2. a bathhouse or room, usually of wood, equipped for such a bath.

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verb (used without object)

saunaed, saunaing

1. to take a sauna.

   to sauna after exercising.

sauna British  

/ ˈsɔːnə /

noun

1. an invigorating bath originating in Finland in which the bather is subjected to hot steam, usually followed by a cold plunge or by being lightly beaten with birch twigs

2. the place in which such a bath is taken

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Etymology

Origin of sauna

Borrowed into English from Finnish around 1880–85

Example Sentences

"There were plenty of saunas and cold plunges in crystal Nordic waters," he said, describing it as "wonderful".

From BBC

In their place, the chain’s members will see more health and beauty products, seasonal food and mattresses, as well as indoor saunas.

From The Wall Street Journal

Training-ground sources have said the player left no stone unturned in pursuit of staying fit and was regularly one of the last to leave after long stints in the ice bath and sauna sessions.

From BBC

There is a separate professional recording studio and a fitness center with a sauna, cold plunge and spa facilities.

From The Wall Street Journal

Other amenities include a home theater, sauna, elevator, billiard room, and chef’s kitchen.

From MarketWatch

Related Words

• lavatory
• powder room
• restroom
• toilet
• washroom
• water closet