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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Instead of asking a masseuse to focus on soreness in your lower back, for example, Aescape's machines target specific areas on your body based on data showing where stress was experienced. Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025 At the spa, the masseuse added a local soothing serum to aid in the healing of my back sunburn. Jess Feldman, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2025 In an email to her masseuse, Betsy wrote that Gene woke up on Feb. 11 with flu- or cold-like symptoms. Sharareh Drury, People.com, 15 Apr. 2025 Both in and outside of Thailand, every masseuse does Thai massage a bit differently. Kayla Blanton, Outside Online, 4 Apr. 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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Cite this Entry

“Masseuse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/masseuse. Accessed 23 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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