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
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
There’s no gym equipment, massage tables, or beauty offerings. Elise Taylor, Vogue, 9 Sep. 2022 Then, spray your hair and scalp with the rice water and massage. Elizabeth Berry, Woman's Day, 7 Sep. 2022 He was scheduled to speak on a Monday, so the couple spent the weekend in Vegas, visiting some favorite restaurants and shelling out for a couple’s massage at their hotel. Jacob Passy, WSJ, 6 Sep. 2022 For muscle cramps, massage muscles gently, but firmly, until relaxed. Angela Cordoba Perez, The Arizona Republic, 6 Sep. 2022 James Marsden made a stop at the St. Regis Punta Mita resort to stay in the 1,800-square-foot villa that boasts a terrace, private pool and 24-hour butler service (plus a custom massage, of course). Hannah Chubb, Peoplemag, 5 Sep. 2022 The shop also has relaxing spaces — a seating area with two massage chairs, a couch, a coffee table and a table for young children to color on. Pam Mcloughlin, Hartford Courant, 3 Sep. 2022 During the day, users may book a wellness service or massage or attend a lecture, kick back for a nutritious lunch, and check out the spa and fitness facilities. Julie Loffredi, USA TODAY, 3 Sep. 2022 Built by Mexican architect Ricardo Legorreta, the whimsical, one-of-a-kind estate would be Brentwood’s third-priciest sale ever at $49 million behind Scooter Braun and a massage chair mogul. Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2022
Verb
Phelps, who won 28 medals overall, also gave credit to massage therapy, positive publicity for the industry. Teresa M. Walker, cleveland, 26 Aug. 2022 Add chicken and massage the slurry into the meat until most of the liquid has been absorbed. Minerva Orduño Rincón, USA TODAY, 10 Aug. 2022 Use your hands to gently massage the pillow while submerged, allowing the detergent solution to circulate through the pillow's fibers. Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2022 Not for salads or soups or stews, but to slather on your face, rub on your hands, or massage into your hair. Teresa M. Hanafin, BostonGlobe.com, 5 Aug. 2022 Presidents typically don't take life-and-death decisions about national security to massage their own approval ratings -- at least most of them don't. Stephen Collinson, CNN, 1 Aug. 2022 As a bonus, there’s also a marble facial stone hidden inside the lid, which can be used to massage in your serums and relax facial muscles. Lindy Segal, Harper's BAZAAR, 9 June 2022 The trick is to rub some of the oil onto your fingers and then to really massage the scalp with both hands. Varsha Patel, refinery29.com, 10 May 2022 The ballpoint tips also massage the scalp while helping to detangle knots. Jamie Wilson, Harper's BAZAAR, 28 July 2022 See More
Word History
Etymology
Noun and Verb
French, from masser to massage, from Arabic massa to stroke