masseuse

noun

mas·​seuse ma-ˈsərz 

-ˈsəz,

-ˈsüz 

: a person who practices massage

—usually used of a woman compare masseur

Examples of masseuse in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Lastly, my masseuse gave me an incredibly relaxing full-body massage, followed by an infrared sauna sit and open-air shower. —Jasmine Browley, Travel + Leisure, 28 Dec. 2024

Then there’s this — for better or worse, AI masseuses don’t need breaks to rest their hands. —Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 3 Dec. 2024

Could these body scanning and muscle kneading masseuse machines, dubbed Aertables, become the hottest autonomous country club amenity since self-driving range pickers? —Mike Dojc, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024

This includes personal services (including hairstylists, manicurists, or masseuses), folks who help around the home (including cleaners, door attendants, or yard workers) and anyone who helps with your dependents (babysitters, dog walkers, and home health care aids). —Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2024

Word History

Etymology

French, feminine of masseur

First Known Use

1879, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

masseuse

noun

mas·​seuse ma-ˈsə(r)z  mə- 

-ˈsüz

: a woman who practices massage

Medical Definition

masseuse

noun

mas·​seuse -ˈsə(r)z  -ˈsüz 

: a person who practices massage

—usually used of a woman compare masseur