1. A public bathhouse, especially one found in Muslim countries, featuring hot rooms and steam baths.
Usage: Also spelled 'hamam'.; Common in Middle Eastern, North African, and Turkish cultures.

Examples

• She visited the hammam in Istanbul to experience the traditional bathing ritual.
• The hammam was filled with steam and the sound of water splashing.
• Many tourists enjoy relaxing at a hammam during their travels in Morocco.
• The hammam attendant helped scrub and massage the guests.
• After a long day, he went to the local hammam to unwind.