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.
massages
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pluralof massage.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof massage (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
massagenounthe act or art of treating the body by rubbing, kneading, patting, or the like, to stimulate circulation, increase suppleness, relieve tension, etc.
Example Sentences
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Sources told NBC News that Combs paid inmates to clean and cook special meals for him, including curry chicken, pizza and empanadas, and that the hip-hop and R&B music producer also receives Chinese-style massages.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026
Sources told NBC News that Combs pays inmates to clean and cook special meals for him, including curry chicken, pizza and empanadas and that the hip-hop artist also receives Chinese-style massages.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026
When I wasn’t getting massages or attending fitness classes included in my program, I joined free paddleboard sessions and evening movie screenings.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
The report concluded that KFA staff reported the expenses under false pretences, claiming the money was used for food and drink or massages.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
The disease had left Morrie without the ability even to wiggle his toes, yet he could still feel pain, and massages helped relieve it.
From "Tuesdays with Morrie" by Mitch Albom
