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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State law requires that massage therapists, masseurs or masseuses be licensed. Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 25 Jan. 2025 After two masseuses appear — Mona (Madalina Bellariu Ion) and Lily (Alba De Torrebruna) — a sniper on another skyscraper takes aim at the group. Robert Daniels, New York Times, 27 Dec. 2024 There is a masseuse onboard the AMANDIRA for private massages after a full day at sea. Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025 Lastly, my masseuse gave me an incredibly relaxing full-body massage, followed by an infrared sauna sit and open-air shower. Jasmine Browley, Travel + Leisure, 28 Dec. 2024 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 31 Jan. 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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