Swedish massage

noun

: massage involving a system of active and passive exercise of muscles and joints

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For some rest and relaxation, guests can enjoy a facial and Swedish massage at the onsite spa. Daniela Avila, Peoplemag, 19 Sep. 2024 The treatment to book: Aspen sits 8,000 feet above sea level, and the Altitude Adjustment Ritual—a full-body exfoliation and body mask, followed by a detoxifying facial and Swedish massage—is a great way to ease your body into this environment. Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 June 2024 Low-friction techniques—like Swedish massage—call for heavier oils like olive oil, which is denser and slower to absorb into the skin. Emily Stone, Verywell Health, 5 June 2023 After a full-body Swedish massage, a body wrap aims to hydrate your skin and leave you feeling rejuvenated. Zee Krstic, Good Housekeeping, 29 July 2022 Stay at Manoir Saint-Sauveur for their Romantic Package which includes a 60-minute Swedish massage for two. Maya Kachroo-Levine, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2023 In the meantime, sign up for the Ausable River Stone Massage, which makes use of heated Basalt Stones and Swedish massage techniques. Zee Krstic, Good Housekeeping, 29 July 2022 For those who’ve spent too much time in the sun, a cucumber melon Swedish massage at the spa relieves both the skin and stress. Anna Haines, Forbes, 20 June 2022 The dedicated treatment room enjoys an onboard beautician and masseuse who specializes in hot Swedish massage. Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 20 May 2022

Word History

First Known Use

1911, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Swedish massage was in 1911

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“Swedish massage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Swedish%20massage. Accessed 15 Dec. 2024.

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