Word
masseuse
UK/mæsˈɜːz/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a woman whose job is to give massages to relax your muscles and body.
n. a woman who gives massages professionally, especially for relaxation or therapeutic treatment.
Examples
“The masseuse gives a relaxing shoulder massage.”
“After the marathon, he booked an appointment with a masseuse to ease the tightness in his legs.”
“The resort's experienced masseuse combined deep pressure with slow strokes to release tension that months of desk work had built up.”
Examples
simple
“The masseuse gives a relaxing shoulder massage.”
contextual
“After the marathon, he booked an appointment with a masseuse to ease the tightness in his legs.”
complex
“The resort's experienced masseuse combined deep pressure with slow strokes to release tension that months of desk work had built up.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “masseuse” in context.
Verb
01. book masseuse
“You should book a masseuse at least a day ahead.”
verb + noun
02. hire masseuse
“They hired a masseuse for the wedding party weekend.”
verb + noun
03. masseuse arrives
“The masseuse arrives with oils, towels and music.”
noun + verb
04. masseuse kneads
“The masseuse kneads the knots out of my shoulders.”
noun + verb
05. masseuse works
“The masseuse works gently on your neck and shoulders.”
noun + verb
Adjective
06. experienced masseuse
“An experienced masseuse knows exactly where to apply pressure.”
adj + noun
07. licensed masseuse
“She only trusts a licensed masseuse for her back treatment.”
adj + noun
08. professional masseuse
“A professional masseuse helped relieve tension in his shoulders.”
adj + noun
Noun
09. appointment with masseuse
“I have an appointment with the masseuse on Friday.”
noun + prep + noun
10. session with masseuse
“My session with the masseuse lasted a full hour.”
noun + prep + noun
11. book a masseuse in advance
“We booked a masseuse in advance for our spa day.”
12. hire a private masseuse
“The hotel can hire a private masseuse for guests.”
Real-World Examples
“American and Middle Eastern women tend to ask for masseuses, while Europeans often don’t care either way, said Sandra Sadowski, the spa director at the Ritz-Carlton in New York, which has a large international clientele.” Etymology
Borrowed from French masseuse, feminine of masseur.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Related words
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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