manicure

1 of 2

noun

man·​i·​cure ˈma-nə-ˌkyu̇r 

1

: manicurist

2

: a treatment for the care of the hands and fingernails

manicure

2 of 2

verb

manicured; manicuring

transitive verb

1

: to do manicure work on

especially : to trim and polish the fingernails of

2

a

: to trim closely and evenly

manicured lawns

b

: groom sense 2

manicured flower beds

Examples of manicure in a Sentence

Noun

She gets a manicure every week or so.

Verb

She spends her weekends working in her garden and manicuring her lawn.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

But her peach champagne manicure by nail artist Tom Bachik really sealed the look. —Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 3 Mar. 2025

Mesmerizing Manis As Seen On Cynthia Erivo Cynthia Erivo has made statement nails her signature on the red carpet, and she’s shown how a good manicure can be a standout accessory just as much as a good purse or pair of heels. —Sarah Boyd, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025

Verb

Painstakingly cultivated Santa Ana Couch fairways and manicured Mackenzie Bentgrass greens as per Augusta are tended daily by two full-time groundskeepers. —Natalie Hoberman, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2025

Keeping your backyard clean and manicured is a hefty task. —Shea Simmons, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Feb. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Noun

French, from Latin manus hand + French -icure (as in pédicure pedicure) — more at manual

First Known Use

Noun

1877, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

circa 1890, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing manicure

• French manicure

Kids Definition

manicure

1 of 2 noun

man·​i·​cure ˈman-ə-ˌkyu̇(ə)r 

: a beauty treatment for the hands and nails

manicure

2 of 2 verb

manicured; manicuring

1

: to give a manicure to

2

: to trim closely and evenly

manicured their lawn

Etymology

Noun

from French manicure "one who gives a beauty treatment for the hands," derived from Latin manus "hand" and Latin cura "care"