Pronunciation: /məˈsɑːʒ/
noun a treatment in which a person's body is rubbed and kneaded with the hands
A1 I want to get a massage to relax my muscles.
A2 She booked a massage at the spa for her birthday.
B1 The massage therapist used essential oils during the session.
B2 After a long day at work, he treated himself to a deep tissue massage.
C1 The massage I received at the luxury resort was the best I've ever had.
C2 As a professional athlete, she regularly gets sports massages to prevent injuries.
verb to rub and knead (a person's body) with the hands
A1 I massage my dog to help him relax.
A2 She massages her temples to relieve headache pain.
B1 The therapist massaged my shoulders to release tension.
B2 He massages his wife's feet after a long day at work.
C1 The professional masseuse massaged the client's back with essential oils.
C2 After the marathon, the athlete received a deep tissue massage to aid in recovery.
formal The spa offers a variety of massage treatments to help you relax and unwind.
informal I could really use a good massage after a long day at work.
slang My friend gives the best back massages, they're so relaxing.
figurative The therapist's words were like a soothing massage for my troubled mind.
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