ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Sauna

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈsɔː.nə/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Sauna is a noun meaning A room or a house designed for heat sessions.

Meaning

A room or a house designed for heat sessions.

More Meanings

  1. The act of using a sauna.
  2. (informal, figuratively) A very hot place or room.
  3. (intransitive) To use a sauna.
  4. In some countries, a business with bath-like facilities that is actually a brothel or a place for (non-commercial) sexual encounters; a bathhouse or massage parlour.

Example Sentences

John had a sauna after his swim.
The hotel has a sauna in the basement.
Joanne went for a sauna after her swim.
One of my favorite saunas was just one go and thirteen minutes long, including clean up time.

Word Forms

Synonyms for sauna

Depending on context, synonyms include firebath.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include laconicum, spa, bathhouse, bathroom, steam, sudatorium.

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