: manipulation of tissues (as by rubbing, kneading, or tapping) with the hand or an instrument for relaxation or therapeutic purposes
gave him a neck massage
massaged; massaging
1
: to subject to massage
2
a
: to treat flatteringly : blandish
b
: manipulate, doctor
massaged the data to help his cause
massager
noun
Examples of massage in a Sentence
Noun
She gave him a neck massage.
using massage to help relax
Verb
She massaged her leg until the numbness was gone.
a candidate who knows that you have to massage the voters if you want to get elected
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Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
Enjoy Balinese massages and a Rainforest hydrothermal circuit featuring hot and cold thermal cabins.
—AFAR Media, 24 Oct. 2025
Michael Silver, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
Some bridesmaids prayed, others massaged her head, while others burned Palo Santo and turned to natural remedies.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Today, Wade's developed a multi-step wellness and beauty routine that spans a variety of regimens (which he's previously said includes therapy, yoga, workouts, massages, skincare, manicures and pedicures, among other practices).
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
Enjoy Balinese massages and a Rainforest hydrothermal circuit featuring hot and cold thermal cabins.
—AFAR Media, 24 Oct. 2025
Verb
Cornerback Darnay Holmes, suffering from a thigh cramp and desperate to return to the game in the final minutes, pulled down his uniform pants — exposing his backside — while a trainer vigorously massaged the area.
—Michael Silver, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
Some bridesmaids prayed, others massaged her head, while others burned Palo Santo and turned to natural remedies.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
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“Massage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/massage. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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