massage parlor

• Ein Betrieb, der professionelle Massagedienstleistungen anbietet, oft zur Entspannung, Therapie oder zu medizinischen Zwecken.

A business establishment that offers professional massage services, often for relaxation, therapeutic, or medical purposes.

1. Therapeutic establishmentB1formal

   A business establishment that offers professional massage therapy services for relaxation, stress relief, or medical treatment.

   Massagesalon

   • She booked an appointment at the massage parlor for a deep tissue massage.
   • The massage parlor offers various treatments including Swedish and hot stone massages.
   • He visits the massage parlor weekly to relieve his back pain.

2. Euphemism for illicit establishmentB2informal

   A term sometimes used as a euphemism for an establishment that offers sexual services, often operating under the guise of a legitimate massage business.

   Euphemismus für ein illegales Etablissement

   • The police raided the massage parlor suspected of illegal activities.
   • Some massage parlors have a reputation for offering more than just massages.
   • He was arrested for soliciting services at an unlicensed massage parlor.