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sauna

US /ˈsɔnə/

noun Target · B2 Sức khỏe

Definition

a Finnish steam bath; steam is produced by pouring water over heated rocks

Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.

Examples

The fitness center has a sauna that is open until ten o'clock.

Synonyms

  • steam roomhaving a meaning similar to sauna
  • steam bathhaving a meaning similar to sauna

Collocations

  • Easy relax in the hot sauna
    to relax in the hot sauna, meaning to become less tense, rest, or take one's ease
  • Medium hotel wellness center with dry sauna
    describing hotel wellness center with dry sauna (a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services)
  • Hard sauna therapies for muscle recovery
    describing sauna therapies for muscle recovery (a Finnish steam bath; steam is produced by pouring water over heated rocks)
  • Very Hard an authentic Scandinavian sauna ritual experience
    referring to an authentic Scandinavian sauna ritual experience

Learner's English edition · Curated definitions for TOEIC learners.