sauna
1 synonym for sauna, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A small room or building heated to a high temperature, used for relaxation or to induce sweating.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use sauna
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
take a sauna
sauna session
hit the sauna
Etymology
Borrowed from Finnish sauna, where the tradition originates.
Full origin of sauna →Frequently asked questions
What does “sauna” mean?
The word “sauna” means a small room or building heated to a high temperature, used for relaxation or to induce sweating. In plain terms, a heated room used for sweating and relaxing, or the act of using one.
How do you pronounce “sauna”?
“Sauna” is pronounced SAW-nuh (/ˈsɔː.nə/ in IPA).
How do you use “sauna” in a sentence?
Here is “sauna” used in a sentence: “They ended the gym session with twenty minutes in the sauna.”
What is another word for “sauna”?
Words with a similar meaning to “sauna” include firebath.
What part of speech is “sauna”?
Depending on how it is used, “sauna” can be a noun and a verb.
Is “sauna” a common word?
“Sauna” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C1 level.
How many meanings does “sauna” have?
“Sauna” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a small room or building heated to a high temperature, used for relaxation or to induce sweating.
