1
: a Finnish steam bath in which the steam is provided by water thrown on hot stones
also : a bathhouse or room used for such a bath
2
: a dry heat bath
also : a room or cabinet used for such a bath
Examples of sauna in a Sentence
The health club has a pool and a sauna. He talked about the benefits of taking a sauna regularly.
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For a truly energizing experience, the signature Water Ritual incorporates a dry sauna, cold deluge shower and wet steam with an invigorating scrub, culminating with dips in the hot and cold plunge pools. —
Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2026 Comprised of four interconnected hotels, the resort offers guests two thermal spas, saunas, steam rooms, and hammams, as well as its signature NEWYOU Method. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Apr. 2026 Lindsay Lohan hits the sauna for a steamy (literally) selfie. —Kaitlyn Frey, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026 Article continues below Outside is a beachside terrace, plus access to a pool, playground, sauna, hot tub, an association gym, and a picnic zone. —The Week Us, TheWeek, 20 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sauna
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Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2026 Comprised of four interconnected hotels, the resort offers guests two thermal spas, saunas, steam rooms, and hammams, as well as its signature NEWYOU Method. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Apr. 2026 Lindsay Lohan hits the sauna for a steamy (literally) selfie. —Kaitlyn Frey, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026 Article continues below Outside is a beachside terrace, plus access to a pool, playground, sauna, hot tub, an association gym, and a picnic zone. —The Week Us, TheWeek, 20 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sauna
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“Sauna.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/dictionary/sauna. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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