masseur

noun

mas·​seur ma-ˈsər How to pronounce masseur (audio)
mə-
: a man who practices massage

Examples of masseur in a Sentence

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While club masseurs and physios were kept busy dealing with his team-mates’ pulls and strains, Salah’s only demands were around preparation and ensuring his body was ready for whatever Klopp had to throw at him the following day. Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025 For example, the algorithm might flag that Virginia requires professional masseurs to undergo 500 hours of training, while the least restrictive state requires only 300 hours. Patrick A. McLaughlin, Boston Herald, 11 Aug. 2025 For example, the algorithm might flag that Virginia requires professional masseurs to undergo 500 hours of training, while the least restrictive state requires only 300 hours. Patrick A. McLaughlin, Twin Cities, 6 Aug. 2025 As the staff carried him away, Payne threw himself on the floor and foamed at the mouth, according to Daniel Salinas, who was working as a masseur at the hotel that day. Federico Fahsbender, Rolling Stone, 11 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for masseur

Word History

Etymology

French, from masser

First Known Use

1876, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of masseur was in 1876

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“Masseur.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/masseur. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

masseur

noun
mas·​seur ma-ˈsər How to pronounce masseur (audio)
mə-
: a man who practices massage

Medical Definition

masseur

noun
mas·​seur ma-ˈsər, mə- How to pronounce masseur (audio)
: a man who practices massage compare masseuse

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