noun

masseur

muh-SUR

noun

A man (or, loosely, anyone) who gives massages professionally.

"The masseur used deep pressure to release the knot in her shoulder."

How to Use Masseur

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA professional who massages people for a living, traditionally the male counterpart to a masseuse.

Easily confused with

masseuse →

masseurs plural

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The _____ used deep pressure to release the knot in her shoulder.

Borrowed directly from French masseur, someone who performs massage.

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