massa

¹ American  

[mas-uh] / ˈmæs ə /

Also mars,

noun

Southern U.S.

1. (used in representation of Southern Black speech, especially in the era of slavery) master.

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Massa ² American  

[mahs-sah] / ˈmɑs sɑ /

noun

1. a city in W Italy, near the Ligurian Sea: important marble industry.

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Massa British  

/ ˈmassa /

noun

1. a town in W Italy, in NW Tuscany. Pop: 66 769 (2001)

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Etymology

Origin of massa

First recorded in 1570–80 as mas; marse was first recorded in 1765–75; shortening and alteration of master ( def. )

Example Sentences

In the final race in Brazil, Ferrari's Felipe Massa was leading the race going into the final pit stops, with his team-mate Kimi Raikkonen in second.

From BBC

Verstappen was flirting with the most stunning comeback since Lewis Hamilton reeled in Felipe Massa in 2008, and the McLarens clearly understood that it could have been prevented.

From The Wall Street Journal

Former Ferrari driver Felipe Massa can continue part of his legal action over the 'Crashgate' scandal at the Singapore Grand Prix in 2008, but has had other elements of his case dismissed by the High Court.

From BBC

A court ruling said Massa can try to recover damages in regards to the controversy, but rejected his claim for a declaration he should have won the 2008 drivers' title.

From BBC

He rejected the defendants' claim the issue had been brought to court too late, as Massa had only discovered facts to help him in his case as recently as 2023 - when Ecclestone gave an interview speaking about the 2008 incident.

From BBC