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massages

n. countable
B1 Intermediate US //məˈsɑʒɪz// UK //mˈæsɑːʒɪz// mas·sages

n. the action of rubbing or pressing someone's body to help them relax or to reduce pain in their muscles.

n. the manipulation of the soft tissues of the body, typically performed with the hands, to promote relaxation or therapeutic healing.


SIMPLE

She gives great shoulder massages.

CONTEXTUAL

After training for the marathon, he booked several professional massages to help his sore muscles recover.

COMPLEX

While some people view massages as a luxury, many athletes consider them an essential part of their physical therapy and injury prevention routine.

Synonyms
Usage

Plural form of the noun 'massage'.

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