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masseur

masseur

8 5.5
A man who gives massages to people
  • noun
  • /məˈsɜr/
translation icon : masajista
  • I booked an appointment with a skilled masseur known for his therapeutic techniques.
  • the best masseur
  • a male masseur
  • a blind masseur

Examples

Synonyms

massager
vsmasseur
1 3.6

A person who rubs and presses someone's muscles to help them relax

is a man who works in that role as his paid occupation

How Qualified

masseur
8 5.5
massager
1 3.6

Surface Forms

masseur singular
masseurs plural

Etymology

Masseur comes from French, from masser meaning 'to knead' or 'to touch', and it shares the same root as the English word massage. So a masseur is like someone who 'kneads' your muscles like dough — a man who gives massages.