massage
noun
the act or art of treating the body by rubbing, kneading, patting, or the like, to stimulate circulation, increase suppleness, relieve tension, etc.
massager
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a word derived from
massage.
Example Sentences
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Some of the most common commands drivers use include navigation; adjusting seat settings, including turning on the seat massager; controlling music; and making phone calls, Hoff said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 5, 2026
The company found that the average price of a foot massager, last year’s top-selling gift for the holiday, fell by 5.64% from $135.25 to $127.62 over the same period.
From Washington Times ● May 10, 2023
And why does one detective keep thumping his partner with an electric massager?
From New York Times ● Oct. 13, 2022
Nearby, she notices a back massager and wonders if it will help with her nagging aches, one of many health issues she began to notice two years ago.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 2022
This is a mechanism from an earlier time, a time before almost every device had a motor grafted to it, from the lawn mower to the steak knife to the scalp massager.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 3, 2022
