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steam room

American  

noun

  • steam rooms
    plural
  1. a steam-filled and heated room to induce sweating, as in a Turkish bath.


steam room British  

noun

  1. a room that can be filled with steam for use as a steam bath

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Origin of steam room

First recorded in 1870–75

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“Meticulously restored and tastefully updated, the home honors its architectural heritage while offering modern amenities including a screening room, wine cellar, pool, oversized steam room, and a state-of-the-art sound system,” the description continues.

From MarketWatch Jan. 20, 2026

The Conrad Spa certainly delivers on all counts, with beautiful facilities, including access to a pool and hot tub, a relaxation room, as well as a steam room and sauna.

From Salon Jan. 13, 2026

Amos’s favorite idea incubator is the steam room after a workout.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 8, 2026

The sauna and steam room in the same area have been made much bigger.

From BBC Aug. 8, 2025

As they walked into the steam room, Frank thought of his grandmother, his mom, and his cursed childhood, thanks to Juno and her piece of firewood.

From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan

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