massage

[muh-sahzh, -sahj, mas-ahzh] / məˈsɑʒ, -ˈsɑdʒ, ˈmæs ɑʒ /

NOUN

kneading of body parts

Synonyms

STRONG

beating manipulation rubbing stroking

WEAK

back rub chirapsia rolfing rubbing-down

VERB

knead body parts

Synonyms

STRONGEST

caress pat rub

STRONG

manipulate press push rolf stimulate stroke

WEAK

rub down

Example Sentences

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The category ranged from doctors and nurses to social workers and massage therapists.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

Over the past year Airbnb has overhauled its app and tried to offer more services to complement travelers’ vacations, such as paid photographers and massage appointments.

From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026

Japanese use handheld massage rollers to reduce overnight facial swelling.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

Treatments will clean, exfoliate and moisturize the scalp, and they will include a gentle head massage.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

“N-not c-c-cool!” he yelled, his voice vibrating from the million-hand massage.

From "The Lightning Thief" by Rick Riordan

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