noun / verb
massage
muh-SAHZH/məˈsɑːʒ/
To work soft tissue through repeated pressing and kneading.
The therapist massages my shoulders to ease the tight muscles.
Etymology
French massage meant kneading friction, the image behind working muscles and joints with the hands for therapy. The ancestry of the French verb behind it remains uncertain.
In context
what you're going to get is a full body massage, light to medium pressure
More examples
- A gentle massage helps my sore back feel better.
- She is massaging her calves after a long run.
- He gets regular massages to relieve tension in his neck.
Forms
massage · massages · massaged · massaging
massager noun — A device used to rub or knead muscles.