: 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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The menu includes a variety of massages, facials, treatments like Reiki and reflexology, and salon offerings.
—Hannah Walhout, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2025
Michael Silver, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
Some bridesmaids prayed, others massaged her head, while others burned Palo Santo and turned to natural remedies.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
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Noun
The mask also responds to 18 different voice commands that change the intensity of the massage.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2025
The menu includes a variety of massages, facials, treatments like Reiki and reflexology, and salon offerings.
—Hannah Walhout, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2025
Verb
Cornerback Darnay Holmes, suffering from a thigh cramp and desperate to return to the game in the final minutes, pulled down his uniform pants — exposing his backside — while a trainer vigorously massaged the area.
—Michael Silver, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
Some bridesmaids prayed, others massaged her head, while others burned Palo Santo and turned to natural remedies.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
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“Massage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/massage. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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