Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

body-rub

Noun
/ˈbɒdi rʌb/
Definition
A therapeutic or relaxing massage of the body, often using oils or lotions to enhance the experience.
Examples
  • After a long week, I decided to treat myself to a soothing body-rub at the spa.
  • Many athletes incorporate body-rubs into their recovery routine.
  • The body-rub she received helped relieve her muscle tension.
Meaning
The act of massaging the body, typically for relaxation or therapeutic benefits, sometimes performed in a professional setting or at a spa.
Synonyms
  • Massage
  • Rubdown
  • Therapeutic massage