Meaning & use

masseur

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a man who gives massages professionally.

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The spa's masseur worked the tension out of her shoulders.

He trained for two years to become a licensed masseur.

A note on using this word

The female equivalent is 'masseuse'; both terms come from French, though many spas now prefer the gender-neutral 'massage therapist.'

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