masseur

noun

mas·​seur ma-ˈsər 

mə-

: a man who practices massage

Examples of masseur in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The masseur, however, noticed something was off and offered to call 911. — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Aug. 2026

So, at the far left, everyone agrees that hairdressers and masseurs have a near-zero chance of being replaced by AI. — Jim Edwards, Fortune, 22 July 2026

The plaintiff had visited the spa on a previous occasion without incident and requested the same masseur, Baoshen Wang, on the second visit, the suit states. — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 June 2026

In Toronto, Carrillo works with an athletic trainer, a psychologist, a chiropractor and a masseur. — Los Angeles Times, 2 Feb. 2026

Word History

Etymology

French, from masser

First Known Use

1876, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for masseur

• glasser
• passer
• placer
• trespasser

Kids Definition

masseur

noun

mas·​seur ma-ˈsər 

mə-

: a man who practices massage

Medical Definition

masseur

noun

mas·​seur ma-ˈsər, mə- 

: a man who practices massage compare masseuse