# masseuse

/mæsˈɜːz/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/masseuse
Updated: 2026-10-18

## Definition

a woman whose job is to give massages to relax your muscles and body.

For teachers: 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.

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