Definition

A man who provides professional massages to help relax or relieve pain in others.

Example

The masseur worked at the spa, offering various types of massages to clients.

Conversation

I heard you went to a masseur last weekend.

Yeah, it was amazing! He really knew what he was doing.

That sounds great! How did you find a good masseur?

I checked online reviews and went with the highest-rated one.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Masseur → It originates from the French word 'masseur' (meaning one who massages), derived from 'masser' (meaning to knead or to massage). A masseur is a person who performs massage, typically for therapeutic purposes.

Memory Tip

Think of the French word 'masser' which means to knead or massage — this helps you remember that a masseur is someone who gives massages.

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