pedicure

noun

ped·​i·​cure ˈpe-di-ˌkyu̇r How to pronounce pedicure (audio)
1
: a person who provides care for the feet, toes, and nails
2
a
: care of the feet, toes, and nails
b
: a single treatment of these parts
pedicurist noun

Examples of pedicure in a Sentence

She's getting a pedicure tomorrow.
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No but seriously, women have to watch out for themselves and others, like Ilona Maher did when getting a pedicure. Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 1 Nov. 2024 Getting a pedicure with a foot massage has always been one of my favorite self-care indulgences. Daley Quinn Published, Health, 25 Oct. 2024 During a professional pedicure, that’ll often be an electronic foot file — a tool used to chip away at hard skin — but metal foot files are a popular choice at home. Jacqueline Kilikita, refinery29.com, 27 June 2024 The Salon offers consultations, cuts, styling, blow drying, and manicure and pedicure services. Kathleen Turner, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for pedicure 

Word History

Etymology

French pédicure, from Latin ped-, pes foot + curare to take care, from cura care

First Known Use

1784, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of pedicure was in 1784

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Cite this Entry

“Pedicure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pedicure. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

pedicure

noun
ped·​i·​cure ˈped-i-ˌkyu̇(ə)r How to pronounce pedicure (audio)
: care of the feet, toes, and toenails
also : a single treatment of these parts

Medical Definition

pedicure

noun
ped·​i·​cure ˈped-i-ˌkyu̇(ə)r How to pronounce pedicure (audio)
1
: a person who provides care for the feet, toes, and nails
2
a
: care of the feet, toes, and nails
b
: a single treatment of the feet, toes, or nails
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