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

Her bright, almost neon red lip was the final festive finishing touch, and her pedicure was the same vibrant scarlet shade. —Allure, 6 Sep. 2024

For those who love a dark pedicure for fall and winter, look no further. —Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2024

Before or after, snag a spot on a chair at the spa's rooftop pool, or book a blowout or pedicure at the on-site Drybar salon. —Emily Hochberg, Travel + Leisure, 17 June 2024

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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