massage

noun
UK: /ˈmæs.ɑːʒ/
US: /məˈsɑːʒ/

  1. The action of rubbing or kneading someone's body to relax muscles or relieve pain.

    1. I had a massage to help with my back pain. [ ] [ ]
    2. After the long flight, a massage was exactly what my tense muscles needed. [ ] [ ]

  2. The act of manipulating soft tissues in the body for therapeutic or relaxation purposes.

    1. She gives a great massage, really working out the knots. [ ] [ ]
    2. Regular massage can improve circulation and reduce stress levels significantly. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

manipulate knead rub
massage transitive-verb

  1. To rub or knead someone's body to relax muscles or relieve pain.

    1. Can you massage my shoulders? They're so tense. [ ] [ ]
    2. The therapist will massage your back to loosen the tight muscles there. [ ] [ ]

  2. To treat someone's body by rubbing or kneading it with the hands.

    1. He massaged her feet after she ran the marathon. [ ] [ ]
    2. She massaged the lotion into her skin until it was fully absorbed. [ ] [ ]

  3. To manipulate or handle something carefully or artfully.

    1. He tried to massage the data to fit his hypothesis. [ ] [ ]
    2. The politician had to massage the truth to avoid causing a scandal. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "massage" in English means: The action of rubbing or kneading someone's body to relax muscles or relieve pain., The act of manipulating soft tissues in the body for therapeutic or relaxation purposes..

The phonetic transcription of "massage" is /ˈmæs.ɑːʒ/ in British English and /məˈsɑːʒ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "massage": manipulate, knead, rub.

Example usage of "massage": "I had a massage to help with my back pain.". More examples on the page.