Definition of "sauna" [sauna]

• A Finnish steam bath in which the steam is produced by pouring water over heated rocks. (noun)
• A bathhouse or room for taking such a steam bath. (noun)
• A dry heat bath. (noun)
• A room or enclosure for taking a dry heat bath. (noun)

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• "Clad in alder wood, the sauna is available in three sizes, starting at around $30,000 for the 200 sq-ft model plus shipping and assembly."
• "The sauna is good and your dad is have fun throwing snowballs at me ... some things never change!"
• "This traditional Finnish sauna is free and open to the public as long as you bring towels, togs and flip-flops."