rubdown

American  

[ruhb-doun] / ˈrʌbˌdaʊn /

noun

1. a massage, especially after exercise or a steam bath.

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Etymology

Origin of rubdown

First recorded in 1665–75; noun use of verb phrase rub down

Example Sentences

"I'll get a couple of ice baths and a bit of treatment from the physio, a few rubdowns, and hopefully be ready to go," he said.

From BBC

She turned down pain medication from the hospital’s staff to get massages and oil rubdowns instead from her cultural liaison, who had ceremonially purified the space according to Mapuche customs.

From Seattle Times

Like most other deli owners in New York, Mr. Hassan buys both meats from a supplier, although he does cook them on site, and he says he gives the pastrami an extra rubdown of seasoning.

From New York Times

After each round, it was a full rubdown from head to toe.

From Golf Digest

He got a rubdown on the couch, then joined us at the dining room table, where his daughter, Queen Elizabeth, sat on his lap.

From Los Angeles Times