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massage parlor

/məˈsɑːʒ ˈpɑːrlər/

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/məˈsɑːʒ ˈpɑːrlər/B1formal
  • ruПредприятие, предлагающее профессиональные услуги массажа, часто для расслабления, терапии или медицинских целей.

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.

    ruМассажный салон

    • 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.

    ruЭвфемизм для незаконного заведения

    • 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.