Synonyms for

Sauna

Verb / ˈsɔ:nʌ / Another word for sauna — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A small room designed to be heated to high temperatures, typically used for sweating and relaxation.

Synonyms & similar words

sweatroom bathhouse spa sweatbox thermae banya onsen

Synonyms by register

Formal

steam bath Turkish bath sweat lodge

Informal

sweatbox steam room

Literary

vapor bath heat chamber

Antonyms

cold chill coolness frigidity ice frost

Common collocations

  • hot sauna
  • traditional sauna
  • private sauna
  • public sauna
  • sauna session
  • sauna blanket
  • sauna suit
  • sauna experience

Word family

noun sauna

Usage note

A sauna is a small room or building designed as a place to have an extremely hot, dry or wet heat bath. It is a Finnish word and is commonly used in English without translation.

Example sentences

  1. The sauna was so hot, I could feel the sweat dripping down my back.
  2. I like to relax in the sauna after a long day at work.
  3. The hotel we stayed in had a sauna in the fitness center.
  4. I've never tried a Finnish sauna before, but I heard they're really hot.
  5. The sauna helped me to loosen up my muscles before my workout.

Quotes

  • "Going to the sauna, it's like being in a womb. You're wrapped up in this warm, comforting space." - Laura Mvula
  • "I love the sauna, it's like a Finnish hug." - Isac Elliot
  • "The sauna is a small room, but it has big wisdom." - Kalle Lasn

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