Sweat Room (Noun)
Meaning
A Finnish steam bath; steam is produced by pouring water over heated rocks.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- After a long day of hiking, we relaxed in the sweat room, letting the steam soothe our tired muscles.
- The traditional Finnish sauna was essentially a sweat room, where hot stones were used to create a humid atmosphere.
- To prepare for the big fight, the boxer spent hours in the sweat room, shedding pounds and mentally preparing himself.
- The sweat room was a staple of the ancient Roman bathhouse, where people would gather to socialize and unwind.
- The sauna master carefully poured water over the heated rocks, filling the sweat room with a warm, misty air that seemed to melt away all our worries.