: 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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Stephen Kelly, TheWeek, 26 Mar. 2026
The massages are available in 30- and 60-minute sessions, starting at $60-$120.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 26 Mar. 2026
Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 23 Mar. 2026
The easy-to-use roller design features a cooling metal applicator that gently glides across the neck's contours, massaging the lightweight formula into skin without pulling or tugging skin.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Underlining the hotel’s focus on wellness and mindfulness, there is a spa lounge with holistic treatments available including massages and therapy baths, and a relaxation space that brings to mind the sci-fi ambience of a futuristic starship.
—Stephen Kelly, TheWeek, 26 Mar. 2026
The massages are available in 30- and 60-minute sessions, starting at $60-$120.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 26 Mar. 2026
Verb
And for something more manual, The Skinny Confidential’s Le Spoon brings a gua sha–like approach to the body, designed to sculpt and massage the torso.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 23 Mar. 2026
The easy-to-use roller design features a cooling metal applicator that gently glides across the neck's contours, massaging the lightweight formula into skin without pulling or tugging skin.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
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“Massage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/massage. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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