masseur
gb/mˈæsˈɚ/ us/mˈæsˈɚ/
B2
English
Senses
0 senses
Noun
B2
role
1
person who gives massages
A man whose job is to give massages.
Usage pattern:
a masseur at [place]; a masseur for [someone]
Common mistake:
Learners often confuse masseur (usually male) with masseuse (usually female). In many contexts, massage therapist is the more common, gender-neutral term.
Synonyms
massage therapist (More common and gender-neutral; often implies formal training or clinical context.)
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masseuse (Traditionally refers to a female massage practitioner.)
Collocations
professional masseur
|trained masseur
|sports masseur
|hotel masseur
|spa masseur
|massage table for the masseur
|book a masseur
|a masseur in the treatment room
|a masseur’s hands
|visit a masseur
Themes
health
|body
|wellness
|beauty
|services
|sports
Examples
- The spa assigned me a masseur who specialized in deep-tissue massage.
- The team traveled with a masseur to help players recover after matches.
- He works as a masseur at a small wellness clinic downtown.
Learner examples
- The masseur gave me a relaxing massage.
- I booked a masseur at the spa.
Grammar
Dictionary form
masseur
IPA
GB/mˈæsˈɚ/
US/mˈæsˈɚ/
Syllables & stress
mas - seur (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (mas)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: masseur
- Plural: masseurs
Word family
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