Meaning & Definition of word "Sauna"

Sauna

/ˈsɔː.nə/

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

●Finnish; originally refers to a bathhouse.

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.

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.

Meaning: Chill space

● Example Sentence: After the workout, we hit the chill space for a sauna session.

Meaning: Sweatbox

● Example Sentence: Let’s go to the sweatbox and really sweat it out!