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

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

But it does have a steam room and sauna, which is nice.

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