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Sauna - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

A sauna is a small room or space heated to high temperatures, often with steam, used for relaxation and health benefits. It is common in many cultures, especially in Finland.

sauna

/ˈsɔnə/ /ˈsɔːnə/

Definition:

A small room or building designed for heat sessions, often with steam or dry heat, for relaxation or health benefits.

Synonyms:

steam bath, sweat lodge, hot room

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

freezer, icebox

Common Collocations:

infrared sauna, Finnish sauna, sauna session, sauna rocks, sauna towel

Derivatives:

saunaing, saunalike

Usage Tips:

Use "sauna" to refer to the heated room itself or the activity of using it (e.g., "I enjoy the sauna after workouts").

Common Phrases:

sweat it out in the sauna, sauna culture, take a sauna

Etymology:

Borrowed from Finnish "sauna," originally referring to a traditional Finnish steam bath.

Examples:

  • 1. They relaxed in the sauna after skiing.
  • 2. The gym has a spacious infrared sauna.
  • 3. She prefers a dry sauna over a steam room.
  • 4. He brought a towel for his sauna session.

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