masseuse

noun

mas·​seuse ma-ˈsərz How to pronounce masseuse (audio)
-ˈsəz,
-ˈsüz How to pronounce masseuse (audio)
: a person who practices massage
usually used of a woman
compare masseur

Examples of masseuse in a Sentence

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The Harris County Sheriff’s Office said that the woman was transported from New York to Texas on the promise of new masseuse job that paid more cash. Michael Dorgan , Brooke Taylor, FOXNews.com, 22 July 2025 The previous materials released by the Justice Department include flight logs, an evidence list, pages from a contact book and a masseuse list. Liam Quinn, People.com, 18 July 2025 This meant bringing in a masseuse or a mani/pedicurist or Sugarfish for sushi or Sprinkles for cupcakes, but always unannounced and never on the regular. Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2025 However, finding a professional hand masseuse at short notice isn't easy and can run into significant sums of money. David Szondy, New Atlas, 17 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for masseuse

Word History

Etymology

French, feminine of masseur

First Known Use

1879, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of masseuse was in 1879

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“Masseuse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/masseuse. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

masseuse

noun
mas·​seuse ma-ˈsə(r)z How to pronounce masseuse (audio) mə- How to pronounce masseuse (audio)
-ˈsüz
: a woman who practices massage

Medical Definition

masseuse

noun
mas·​seuse -ˈsə(r)z How to pronounce masseuse (audio) -ˈsüz How to pronounce masseuse (audio)
: a person who practices massage
usually used of a woman
compare masseur

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