Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
masseur
noun
/mæˈsɜːr/

Definition
A person who provides massages professionally, typically to help with relaxation, pain relief, or rehabilitation.

Examples
- After a long week at work, I decided to visit a masseur for some much-needed relaxation.
- The masseur used various techniques to ease the tension in my back.
- Many athletes employ a masseur to help them recover after intense training sessions.

Meaning
A masseur is trained to manipulate the body’s soft tissues through various techniques to improve physical and mental well-being.

Synonyms
- Massage therapist
- Body worker
- Spasmodist