: 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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Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
In 2025, the SoHo flagship underwent major renovations to transform the space into a 360 self care spa, with massage and facial services available, a café and a sauna.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 6 Jan. 2026
Abby McCloskey, Twin Cities, 4 Jan. 2026
How can massage improve menopause symptoms?
—Ronnie Koenig, SELF, 2 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Killer whales also have very sensitive skin and may rub their bellies on the rocks simply for enjoyment, the same way a human might enjoy a massage at the spa, the expedition company added.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
In 2025, the SoHo flagship underwent major renovations to transform the space into a 360 self care spa, with massage and facial services available, a café and a sauna.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 6 Jan. 2026
Verb
Some people might allege conspiracy — that someone inside the agency is massaging numbers.
—Abby McCloskey, Twin Cities, 4 Jan. 2026
How can massage improve menopause symptoms?
—Ronnie Koenig, SELF, 2 Jan. 2026
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“Massage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/massage. Accessed 7 Jan. 2026.
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