masseuse

[muh-soos, -sooz, ma-sœz]

1. a woman who provides massage as a profession or occupation.

masseuse

/ mæˈsɜːz /

noun

1. a woman who gives massages, esp as a profession

Word History and Origins

Origin of masseuse¹

From French, dating back to 1875–80; massage, -euse

Example Sentences

There's a wide range of content from people from all walks of life - from occupants of the White House to women working as masseuses.

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“I’m like a masseuse. When you watch my films, sometimes you’ll want to kill me or you’ll feel the pain in your body, like: Wow, what a treat. But after, you can feel the result.”

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“And I did look for masseuses, I did. I went to spas and if I met somebody who said she was a masseuse, I did not check their credentials.”

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Dug may have enjoyed his afternoon with William Riddle, a certified canine masseuse, the most.

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She said she convinced the wealthy financier to pay for her to get training to become a professional masseuse and he arranged for her to take a class in Thailand.

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