steam room
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of steam room
First recorded in 1870–75
Example Sentences
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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
Next to Epstein’s main bedroom was a large shower and steam room.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 14, 2025
The sauna and steam room in the same area have been made much bigger.
From BBC • Aug. 8, 2025
Inside, they stretched out on benches and yelped in pain as they tried to regain the use of their limbs in the steam room.
From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown
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