masseur

noun

mas·​seur ma-ˈsər How to pronounce masseur (audio)
mə-
: a man who practices massage

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So, at the far left, everyone agrees that hairdressers and masseurs have a near-zero chance of being replaced by AI. — Jim Edwards, Fortune, 22 July 2026 The plaintiff had visited the spa on a previous occasion without incident and requested the same masseur, Baoshen Wang, on the second visit, the suit states. — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 June 2026 In Toronto, Carrillo works with an athletic trainer, a psychologist, a chiropractor and a masseur. — Los Angeles Times, 2 Feb. 2026 The Saint-Honoré flagship was one of the first beauty institutions to employ makeup artists, hairstylists and masseurs under one roof. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 23 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for masseur

Word History

Etymology

French, from masser

First Known Use

1876, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of masseur was in 1876

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“Masseur.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/masseur. Accessed 4 Aug. 2026.

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masseur

noun
mas·​seur ma-ˈsər How to pronounce masseur (audio)
mə-
: a man who practices massage

Medical Definition

masseur

noun
mas·​seur ma-ˈsər, mə- How to pronounce masseur (audio)
: a man who practices massage compare masseuse

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