Sauna

/ˈsɔː.nə/

Meaning & Definition

noun
A small room used as a hot-air or steam bath for cleaning and refreshing the body.
After a long workout, I like to relax in the sauna.
A building or a room designed for sauna bathing.
We decided to book a weekend getaway that includes a sauna at the resort.
A facility dedicated to providing sauna services, often found in health clubs or spas.
The health club features a sauna along with a steam room and hot tub.
A place where people can enjoy socializing while taking a sauna bath.
In Finland, it is common for friends to gather together in a sauna for relaxation and conversation.

Etymology

Finnish; originally refers to a bathhouse.

Common Phrases and Expressions

dry sauna
A type of sauna that uses dry heat to induce sweating.
infrared sauna
A sauna that uses infrared heaters to emit light experienced as radiant heat.
wet sauna
A sauna that produces steam and humidity.

Related Words

steam
Water vapor used to create heat and humidity.
relaxation
The state of being free from tension and anxiety.
detoxification
The process of removing toxins from the body.

Slang Meanings

Chill space
After the workout, we hit the chill space for a sauna session.
Sweatbox
Let’s go to the sweatbox and really sweat it out!