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
“Everyone got into bath robes in our room and we turned it into a Turkish bath party,” Kuchar said.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 14, 2017
One minute you’re admiring a mural of the Hagia Sophia museum in Istanbul, another you notice that the floor tiles channel a Turkish bath.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 20, 2016
The rooms, which have vaulted ceilings and stone walls, have been decorated with modern furniture and fittings, while the spa is open on request should you want a Turkish bath.
From The Guardian ● Mar. 21, 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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