Meaning & use

masseuse

noun·Everyday

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a woman who gives massages professionally.

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The masseuse worked the knots out of his shoulders after the marathon.

She trained as a masseuse before opening her own spa.

A note on using this word

Because the word specifically denotes a female practitioner, many professionals now prefer the gender-neutral term 'massage therapist.'

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