hammam

noun

ham·​mam hə-ˈmäm How to pronounce hammam (audio)
: turkish bath

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As one of Istanbul’s oldest hammams, dating back to 1454, the structure itself is as impressive as the vigorous scrub down guests are met with post-steam. — Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Aug. 2026 An oversized pool deck with oceanfront dining is the place to be, though the spa (complete with the only hammam on the island) and the award-winning 1919 Restaurant are unmissable as well. — Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026 Inside the hammam, an entire hallway is devoted to visually telling their love story through art and historic panels. — Lilian Raji, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026 How to choose from the Wellness Pool Villa with its own hammam overlooking a lake strewn with lotus blossoms, or the nearly 3,000-square-meter Amanoi Ocean Pool Villa with its private pools and timber sundecks facing the sea? — Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 23 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for hammam

Word History

Etymology

Turkish, Persian & Arabic; Turkish hamam bath, from Persian hammām, from Arabic ḥammām

First Known Use

1625, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of hammam was in 1625

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“Hammam.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hammam. Accessed 16 Aug. 2026.

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