Massage: meaning, definitions and examples

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massage

 

[ mษ™หˆsษ‘หส’ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

relaxation

A massage is the practice of rubbing and kneading the body using the hands. It is often used for relaxation and to reduce stress and tension.

Synonyms

bodywork, masseuse, rubdown

Examples of usage

  • I booked a massage at the spa to unwind after a long week.
  • She enjoys getting a back massage to relieve muscle tension.
Context #2 | Verb

treatment

To massage means to manipulate the body's soft tissues to improve health and well-being. It can involve pressing, rubbing, and kneading.

Synonyms

knead, manipulate, rub

Examples of usage

  • The physical therapist massaged my shoulders to alleviate the pain.
  • She massaged the lotion into her skin to keep it soft.

Translations

Translations of the word "massage" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น massagem

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคพเคฒเคฟเคถ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Massage

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pijat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะฐัะฐะถ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ masaลผ

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒžใƒƒใ‚ตใƒผใ‚ธ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท massage

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ masaje

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท masaj

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋งˆ์‚ฌ์ง€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุฏู„ูŠูƒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ masรกลพ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ masรกลพ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŒ‰ๆ‘ฉ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ masaลพa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ nudd

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะฐััะฐะถ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒกแƒแƒŸแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ masaj

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ masaje

Etymology

The word 'massage' comes from the French word 'masser', which means to knead or rub. The practice of massage has been around for thousands of years, with evidence of its use in ancient China, India, and Egypt. It has long been believed to have therapeutic benefits for both the body and mind, and continues to be a popular form of relaxation and treatment for various health conditions.

See also: amass, mass, massacre, masses, masseur, masseuse, massive.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,525, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.