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sauna
[ saw-nuh, sou- ]
noun
- a bath that uses dry heat to induce perspiration, and in which steam is produced by pouring water on heated stones.
- a bathhouse or room, usually of wood, equipped for such a bath.
verb (used without object)
- to take a sauna:
to sauna after exercising.
sauna
/ ˈɔːə /
noun
- 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
- the place in which such a bath is taken
Word History and Origins
Origin of sauna1
Word History and Origins
Origin of sauna1
Example Sentences
A free-to-use sauna in Kent has become a "real community hub" due to its accessibility, its manager has said.
There are also office perks including a pool table, table football, running and ice bathing clubs, and in true Finnish-style, a sauna.
But in the end, what keeps me coming back to a gym is the promise of a sauna or steam after my workout.
Some players will, like boxers, shed weight in saunas the night before, tip the scales and then wolf down carbohydrate-heavy food in the dressing room.
Gyms offer ice baths and saunas, while Russian-language signs have popped up around busy parts of town.
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