massage parlor

noun

Synonyms of massage parlornext
: an establishment that provides massage treatments
also : one offering sexual services in addition to or in lieu of massage

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According to Melina, workers in as many as 10 strip clubs and massage parlors were either striking or mobilizing colleagues to strike this weekend. — Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 25 May 2026 Missing evidence raises the question of whether that will be grounds to dismiss the pending criminal case against a couple charged with allegedly using their two massage parlors as a front for prostitution, while concealing massive amounts of cash from taxes. — Christin Lazerus, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026 The Lawrence Police Department is asking survivors to come forward as part of an investigation into a Lawrence massage parlor, according to a Monday news release. — Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 11 May 2026 Paul Villa and his wife, Kristen, were concerned about too many massage parlors popping up in the city of about 87,000, nestled against the hills between the 605 Freeway and the Orange County border. — Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for massage parlor

Word History

First Known Use

1906, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of massage parlor was in 1906

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