(alaturka) hamam

Turkish - English

Definition of (alaturka) hamam in Turkish English dictionary

Turkish bath

A Middle Eastern style steam bath followed by a dip in cool water and massage

An establishment where these facilities are available

A Turkish bath is a place where you can have a Turkish bath. a type of bath in which you sit in a very hot steamy room, have a massage, then take a cold shower or bath. Bath originating in the Middle East, combining exposure to warm air, steam immersion, massage, and a cold bath or shower. The Turkish bath (ammm) reflects the fusion of the massage and cosmetic aspects of the Eastern bath tradition and the plumbing and heating techniques of the Romans. Turkish baths were smaller than the Roman thermae and more sparsely lit. The baths at Constantinople were domed, and rooms were richly decorated with marble or mosaics. Used for socializing and relaxation as well as bathing, the ammm was popular throughout the Islamic world; some baths are still in use. In the 19th century, the Turkish bath was adapted and exported to Europe and the U.S

A Turkish bath is a type of bath in which you sit in a very hot steamy room, then wash, have a massage, and finally swim or shower in very cold water

special bath for bathing and massage used after sitting in a hot sauna