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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The Turkish Baths is housed in a Grade II-listed building, which has been described as "the most fully-restored" Turkish bath in Britain.
From BBC ● Mar. 17, 2023
One thing Julia could never have foreseen: On the lower level, where she once cooked and taught, Veevers-Carter envisions a hammam, or Turkish bath.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 5, 2019
In others, he showed off Italian marble, a Moroccan room and a “modern yet classic” Turkish bath.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 24, 2018
A single-storey basement in Primrose Hill, Camden, includes a Turkish bath, Roman bath, cigar room, swimming pool, plunge pool, sauna, massage room, cinema, games room and bar, wine store, pilates room, gym and banquet hall.
From The Guardian ● May 7, 2018
Now we crept past the slick tiles of the Turkish bath.
From "Secrets at Sea" by Richard Peck
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