sauna

[ saw-nuh, sou- ]

noun

1. a bath that uses dry heat to induce perspiration, and in which steam is produced by pouring water on heated stones.
2. a bathhouse or room, usually of wood, equipped for such a bath.

verb (used without object)

, sau·naed, sau·na·ing.

1. to take a sauna:

   to sauna after exercising.

sauna

/ ˈsɔːnə /

noun

1. an invigorating bath originating in Finland in which the bather is subjected to hot steam, usually followed by a cold plunge or by being lightly beaten with birch twigs
2. the place in which such a bath is taken

Word History and Origins

Origin of sauna¹

Borrowed into English from Finnish around 1880–85

Word History and Origins

Origin of sauna¹

C20: from Finnish

Example Sentences

Hit the cold plunge and sauna After my midday nap, I like to take a cold plunge in the garage in my inflatable Edge Theory Cold Plunge.

From Los Angeles Times

They built a swimming pool in the garden and a sauna in the basement.

From BBC

Amenities in the gated community include a basketball court, car wash, clubhouse, library, kitchen, stage, card room, laundry facilities, playground, heated swimming pool, sauna and a tennis court.

From Los Angeles Times

So I feel comfortable going from sauna to ice room to clay pit and into the robe.

From Los Angeles Times

The scattered clouds that drifted in a few hours later made Roland-Garros feel like a sauna.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• lavatory
• powder room
• restroom
• toilet
• washroom
• water closet