1mas·sage 
/məˈsɑ:ʒ, Brit ˈmæˌsɑ:ʒ/ noun
plural mas·sag·es /məˈsɑ:ʒ, Brit ˈmæˌsɑ:ʒ/ noun : the action of rubbing or pressing someone's body in a way that helps muscles to relax or reduces pain in muscles and joints [count] ▪ She gave him a neck massage. ▪ a facial/foot massage [noncount] ▪ using massage to help relax ▪ a massage therapist ▪ massage therapy
