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/məˈsɑːʒ/
Meaning & Definition
noun
The act or process of rubbing or kneading the body for therapeutic purposes.
He treated himself to a relaxing massage at the spa.
A therapeutic treatment involving the manipulation of the body's soft tissues.
The athlete received a sports massage to help with recovery after the game.
verb
To manipulate (a person’s) body with the hands to relieve tension or pain.
After a long week at work, I decided to massage my sore shoulders to alleviate the stress.
To rub or knead (the body) to increase circulation or promote relaxation.
She likes to massage her feet after standing all day.
Etymology
From French 'massage', derived from the Arabic 'massa' meaning 'to touch, feel'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
massage therapist
A trained professional who provides massage therapy.
sports massage
A type of massage aimed at athletes to enhance performance and recovery.
full body massage
A massage that addresses the entire body, typically lasting longer.
back massage
A focused massage on the back area, often to relieve tension.
hot stone massage
A type of massage that uses heated stones to relax the muscles.
Related Words
reflexology
A therapy that involves applying pressure to specific points on the feet or hands.
therapy
Treatment intended to relieve or heal a disorder.
acupressure
A traditional Chinese medicine technique involving pressure on specific points.
Slang Meanings
Happy ending
He joked about getting a happy ending at the massage parlor.
Rubdown
After the game, he needed a rubdown to ease his sore muscles.