Massage ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Massage ( verb )

To rub, knead, or press (someone's body) with the hands, especially to help relax the muscles and improve circulation.

Origin:

French massage, from arabic massa to touch, handle, from massa to press lightly, from massa to touch, handle, from massa to press lightly, from masaha to rub, from syriac mšāhē to anoint.

Examples:

1. He gave her a massage to help her relax after a long day.
2. She went to the spa for a massage to relieve her sore muscles.
3. The therapist massaged his back for an hour to ease his tension.
4. He massaged the cream into his hands to moisturize them.
5. The athlete massaged his leg after the workout to prevent cramps.

(As a noun)

Massage ( noun )

To rub, knead, or press (someone's body) with the hands, especially to help relax the muscles and improve circulation.

Origin:

French massage, from arabic massa to touch, handle, from massa to press lightly, from massa to touch, handle, from massa to press lightly, from masaha to rub, from syriac mšāhē to anoint.

Examples:

1. He gave her a massage to help her relax after a long day.
2. She went to the spa for a massage to relieve her sore muscles.
3. The therapist massaged his back for an hour to ease his tension.
4. He massaged the cream into his hands to moisturize them.
5. The athlete massaged his leg after the workout to prevent cramps.