massage parlor
noun
: an establishment that provides massage treatments
also
: one offering sexual services in addition to or in lieu of massage
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The Live With Kelly & Mark set has been many things to many people over the years, from a foot massage parlor to a wrestling ring.
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Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Sep. 2025
In January of this year, the state closed down TAO Spa, another massage parlor at the same address, with an emergency order.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Sep. 2025
Background checks for adult entertainment, massage parlors Cities and counties will now be able to perform national criminal background checks on applicants for adult entertainment and massage business licenses.
—Mary Murphy, Twin Cities, 30 July 2025
Once the original ordinance passed, managers of massage parlors were required to be certified.
—Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 21 July 2025
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Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Sep. 2025
In January of this year, the state closed down TAO Spa, another massage parlor at the same address, with an emergency order.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Sep. 2025
Background checks for adult entertainment, massage parlors Cities and counties will now be able to perform national criminal background checks on applicants for adult entertainment and massage business licenses.
—Mary Murphy, Twin Cities, 30 July 2025
Once the original ordinance passed, managers of massage parlors were required to be certified.
—Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 21 July 2025
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“Massage parlor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/massage%20parlor. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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