: 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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Ramsey Qubein,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
And stick around for the quick-but-effective post-soak foot massage before being sent on your way.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 July 2026
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 July 2026
After examining her injury, Brito began to caress and massage Patient 1’s foot under the guise of providing care.
—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
28 June 2026
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Noun
More than a dozen treatment rooms at Six Senses London showcase the range of services from traditional massage to flotation pods and quartz crystal beds.
—
Ramsey Qubein,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
And stick around for the quick-but-effective post-soak foot massage before being sent on your way.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 July 2026
Verb
Deirdre massaged my limbs while the cups went to work on my perpetually achy upper back.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 July 2026
After examining her injury, Brito began to caress and massage Patient 1’s foot under the guise of providing care.
—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
28 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for massage
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“Massage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/massage. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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