sauna
n. countable B1 Intermediate US //ˈsɔnə// UK //sˈɔːnɐ// sauna
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.
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.
Borrowed from Finnish sauna. Doublet of stack.
Usage
Often used with the verb 'to have' or 'to go in'.