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