masseur

American  

[muh-sur, ma-sœr] / məˈsɜr, maˈsœr /

noun

plural

masseurs

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

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masseur British  

/ mæˈsɜː /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of masseur

From French, dating back to 1875–80; see origin at massage, -eur

Example Sentences

In Toronto, Carrillo works with an athletic trainer, a psychologist, a chiropractor and a masseur.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 2, 2026

Simmons' masseur and assistant, Mauro Oliveira, felt that Simmons was being "controlled" by his brother, manager and housekeeper, CNN reported.

From Salon • Mar. 20, 2024

Dmitry, 33, is a masseur from the small Siberian town of Rubtsovsk.

From BBC • May 10, 2022

The masseur from Ceylon, whose balding head Gives him a curious look of tenderness, Uncurls his long crushed hands above my bed As though he were about to preach or bless.

From The Guardian • Sep. 26, 2020

But the undisputed champ of the purgatives was born in the enterprising mind of a jockey’s masseur named Frank “Frenchy” Hawley.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand