massage parlor

noun

: an establishment that provides massage treatments
also : one offering sexual services in addition to or in lieu of massage

Examples of massage parlor in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web But there’s no mention of Robert Kraft being cited for solicitation in a Florida massage parlor. Stephen Rodrick, Variety, 13 Mar. 2024 One of the men admitted to carrying out 50 to 60 robberies of massage parlors in Southern California, according to federal prosecutors. Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 21 Feb. 2024 Prosecutors said another massage parlor employee recognized Kern after spotting him in security camera video posted online and notified police. Rosalio Ahumada, Sacramento Bee, 7 Feb. 2024 An employee of the massage parlor tried to flee out of the rear door as state police entered the building and was apprehended shortly thereafter. Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 16 Jan. 2024 In 2013, Zheng allegedly became involved in the aftermath of the incident in which two thugs beat up the father of a massage parlor owner. Sebastian Rotella, ProPublica, 12 July 2023 Industries where trafficking victims are forced to work include hospitality, restaurants, agriculture, construction, landscaping, factories, home care, salons, massage parlors, retail, janitorial and many more, officials said. Julia Marnin, Sacramento Bee, 13 Feb. 2024 His quest will lead him down winding mountain roads, beside still waters and across a scenic rooftop, all of which strike a restful contrast with the urban bustle of Saigon, with its packed soccer fields and erotic massage parlors. Justin Chang, Los Angeles Times, 25 Jan. 2024 These were some of numerous complaints made over several years that prompted the City Attorney’s Office to ask a judge to shut down Ocean Spa massage parlor in Kearny Mesa on allegations the business was a front for prostitution. Lyndsay Winkley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Jan. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1906, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of massage parlor was in 1906

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“Massage parlor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/massage%20parlor. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

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