Swedish massage

noun

: massage involving a system of active and passive exercise of muscles and joints

Examples of Swedish massage in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Low-friction techniques—like Swedish massage—call for heavier oils like olive oil, which is denser and slower to absorb into the skin. Emily Stone, Verywell Health, 5 June 2023 After a full-body Swedish massage, a body wrap aims to hydrate your skin and leave you feeling rejuvenated. Zee Krstic, Good Housekeeping, 29 July 2022 Stay at Manoir Saint-Sauveur for their Romantic Package which includes a 60-minute Swedish massage for two. Maya Kachroo-Levine, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2023 In the meantime, sign up for the Ausable River Stone Massage, which makes use of heated Basalt Stones and Swedish massage techniques. Zee Krstic, Good Housekeeping, 29 July 2022 For those who’ve spent too much time in the sun, a cucumber melon Swedish massage at the spa relieves both the skin and stress. Anna Haines, Forbes, 20 June 2022 The dedicated treatment room enjoys an onboard beautician and masseuse who specializes in hot Swedish massage. Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 20 May 2022 The second woman, who has a massage business in Scottsdale, Arizona, alleged in her lawsuit that Watson contacted her in July for a Swedish massage. NBC News, 31 Mar. 2021 Sports massage is very similar to Swedish massage, the Mayo Clinic explains. Patia Braithwaite, SELF, 3 Jan. 2021

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Word History

First Known Use

1911, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Swedish massage was in 1911

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“Swedish massage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Swedish%20massage. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.

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