Word
Definition
n. a small room or building that is very hot, where people sit to sweat and relax. It often uses steam or dry heat from hot stones.
n. a small room or enclosure designed for heat-based relaxation and therapy, typically using steam or dry heat to induce perspiration.
Examples
“We spent twenty minutes in the sauna after our workout.”
“Many hotels in Scandinavia provide a private sauna for guests to use during the cold winter months.”
“The traditional Finnish sauna experience involves alternating between intense heat and a quick plunge into cold water to stimulate circulation and promote physical recovery.”
Examples
simple
“We spent twenty minutes in the sauna after our workout.”
contextual
“Many hotels in Scandinavia provide a private sauna for guests to use during the cold winter months.”
complex
“The traditional Finnish sauna experience involves alternating between intense heat and a quick plunge into cold water to stimulate circulation and promote physical recovery.”
Usage
Often used with the verb 'to have' or 'to go in'.
Etymology
Borrowed from Finnish sauna. Doublet of stack.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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