solarium

[ suh-lair-ee-uhm, soh- ]

noun

, plural so·lar·i·ums, so·lar·i·a [s, uh, -, lair, -ee-, uh, soh-].

1. a glass-enclosed room, porch, or the like, exposed to the sun's rays, as at a seaside hotel or for convalescents in a hospital.

solarium

/ səʊˈlɛərɪəm /

noun

1. a room built largely of glass to afford exposure to the sun
2. a bed equipped with ultraviolet lights used for acquiring an artificial suntan
3. an establishment offering such facilities

Word History and Origins

Origin of solarium¹

1815–25; < Latin sōlārium balcony, terrace, equivalent to sōl the sun + -ārium -ary

Word History and Origins

Origin of solarium¹

C19: from Latin: a terrace, from sōl sun

Example Sentences

In April 2023, water intrusion through the roof caused a piece of the ceiling in the Ahwahnee’s dining solarium to fall and strike an employee, according to the report.

From Los Angeles Times

Gone are the nostalgic sun-lit solariums bordered by fake hanging plants.

From Salon

Custom kitchen and storage space, wrap-around balcony plus enclosed solarium, garage available.

From Washington Times

Over time it’s been upgraded with a new foyer, parlor, a solarium and even a breakfast nook.

From Seattle Times

In total, there are 123 rooms including 14 bedrooms, 27 bathrooms, a tanning room, solarium, game room, grand foyer, formal dining room, library, movie theater and bowling alley.

From Los Angeles Times