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

The salon provides manicures and pedicures, as well as hair styling. —Janice Wald Henderson, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2024

That’s what a medical pedicure achieves—at the very least. —Zoe Ruffner, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2024

The spa also pampers little ones with manicures and pedicures, as well as massages just for teens. —Gina Kramer, USA TODAY, 16 Nov. 2024

This whimsical hot pink shade is especially fun for a pedicure during summertime. —Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 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