Swedish massage

noun

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web 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 Take time to treat yourself to a Swedish massage, get your nails done, or try a new beauty product. —

Hannah Deely, Redbook, 2 Oct. 2018 See More

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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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