steam room

noun

1. a steam-filled and heated room to induce sweating, as in a Turkish bath.

steam room

noun

1. a room that can be filled with steam for use as a steam bath

Word History and Origins

Origin of steam room¹

First recorded in 1870–75

Example Sentences

After a hard workout, soaking in a hot tub or sitting in a steam room can be transcendent.

From Seattle Times

They offer temazcal baths, traditional Mayan steam rooms meant to purify and relax the body, and charge visiting foreigners to swim in a nearby cenote.

From Seattle Times

The sauna and the steam room and the Hall of Champions won’t break a full-court press or bury a shot at the buzzer.

From Seattle Times

The steam room is one of my favorite things to do right after a workout.

From Los Angeles Times

Switch between the sauna and the steam room, with the option to spritz the space with eucalyptus essential oil.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• bathroom
• lavatory
• restroom
• sauna
• shower
• toilet