pedicure

noun

ped·​i·​cure ˈpe-di-ˌkyu̇r 

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

ˈpe-di-ˌkyu̇r-ist 

noun

Examples of pedicure in a Sentence

She's getting a pedicure tomorrow.

Recent Examples on the Web

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

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

Phrases Containing pedicure

• French pedicure

Kids Definition

pedicure

noun

ped·​i·​cure ˈped-i-ˌkyu̇(ə)r 

: 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 

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