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

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When the subject is asked to turn over, the masseuse replaces and covers with a towel as is felt appropriate. Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 13 Feb. 2025 The symbolic treatment begins with two masseuses providing a 4-hand massage synchronized to pre-Hispanic music, while using heat from warmed poultices to soothe the body. Tanya Benedicto Klich, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024 Greg is not the only recurring character—there’s also Belinda, the masseuse (Natasha Rothwell), who knew Tanya back in the previous seasons. Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025 Chief among the heroes are the resort staffers, led by returning favorite Belinda (Natasha Rothwell), the masseuse from Season 1 who was achingly led on (and let down) by Tanya McQuoid (Jennifer Coolidge). Ben Travers, IndieWire, 11 Feb. 2025 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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“Masseuse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/masseuse. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.

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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