Massage Definition

mə-säzh, -säj
massaged, massages, massaging
noun
massages
A rubbing, kneading, etc. of part of the body, usually with the hands, as to stimulate circulation and make muscles or joints supple, to relieve tension, etc.
Webster's New World
An act or instance of such rubbing or kneading.
American Heritage
Synonyms:
verb
massaged, massages, massaging
To give a massage to.
Webster's New World
To treat by means of a massage.
American Heritage
To coddle or cajole.
American Heritage
To alter or manipulate (data, ideas, etc.) so as to obtain a desired result.
The PR department massaged the actor's bio.
Webster's New World
To treat by means of a massage.
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Other Word Forms of Massage

Noun

Singular:
massage
Plural:
massages

Origin of Massage

  • French from masser to massage from Arabic masaḥa to stroke, anoint mšḥ in Semitic roots or massa to touch mšš in Semitic roots

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From French massage, from masser (“to massage") + -age.

    From Wiktionary

Massage Sentence Examples

  • I wouldn't mind a little massage therapy, if you know what I mean.

  • The fingers ceased their massage and he took her arm, leading her to a dry rock.

  • If you are a masseuse, your massage oils might come from Indonesia.

  • If these means fail, exercise, massage and electricity may help a cure.

  • Massage is taught regularly at the hospital just named, and at a few other special hospitals.

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Words Starting With

MMAMAS

Words Ending With

EGEAGE

Unscrambles

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Words Starting With M and Ending With E

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7 Letter Words7 Letter Words Starting With M7 Letter Words Ending With E