noun
massager
Massager (noun) means a device used to knead or vibrate the body to relieve tension or soreness. Example: “She keeps a handheld massager in her desk drawer for tense shoulders.”
noun
1
A device used to knead or vibrate the body to relieve tension or soreness.
"She keeps a handheld massager in her desk drawer for tense shoulders."
"The clinic has a big massage chair with a built-in massager."
2
A person who professionally massages people (a masseur or masseuse).
"The spa's massager worked out every knot in his back."
How to use massager
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither the gadget you rub on sore muscles, or the person who does that job with their hands.
Common pairings
handheld massager
back massager
foot massager
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Word forms
- Plural
- massagers
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Etymology
From massage plus the agent suffix -er.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for massager
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What does “massager” mean?
The word “massager” means a device used to knead or vibrate the body to relieve tension or soreness. In plain terms, either the gadget you rub on sore muscles, or the person who does that job with their hands.
How do you use “massager” in a sentence?
Here is “massager” used in a sentence: “She keeps a handheld massager in her desk drawer for tense shoulders.”
What is another word for “massager”?
Words with a similar meaning to “massager” include massotherapist.
What part of speech is “massager”?
“Massager” is a noun.
How many meanings does “massager” have?
“Massager” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a device used to knead or vibrate the body to relieve tension or soreness.
