masseuse

noun

mas·​seuse ma-ˈsərz How to pronounce masseuse (audio)
-ˈsəz,
-ˈsüz How to pronounce masseuse (audio)
: a person who practices massage
usually used of a woman
compare masseur

Examples of masseuse in a Sentence

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Even with the early starts, sleep – at least six hours of it a night – has been a priority, and the 32-year-old’s crew, which includes his childhood coach, a masseuse, a bike mechanic, and his wife Rachel, have been a source of constant support. George Ramsay, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024 And thanks to multiple pressure settings and a heating feature, this gadget might actually be better than a real masseuse. Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 16 Sep. 2024 The Spa An in-room masseuse is available regularly and will bring a table to your suite; facials are also popular. Katy Spratte Joyce, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2024 Slavin wanted to pursue wilder game while remaining smack in the realm of the ordinary: hot-dog vendors, bodybuilders, cheerleaders, synchronized swimmers, Elizabeth Arden masseuses, Santa’s Helpers, Biltmore Hotel chambermaids, fire-department chaplains. Cullen Murphy, The Atlantic, 1 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for masseuse 

Word History

Etymology

French, feminine of masseur

First Known Use

1879, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of masseuse was in 1879

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Cite this Entry

“Masseuse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/masseuse. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

masseuse

noun
mas·​seuse ma-ˈsə(r)z How to pronounce masseuse (audio) mə- How to pronounce masseuse (audio)
-ˈsüz
: a woman who practices massage

Medical Definition

masseuse

noun
mas·​seuse -ˈsə(r)z How to pronounce masseuse (audio) -ˈsüz How to pronounce masseuse (audio)
: a person who practices massage
usually used of a woman
compare masseur

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