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

Guests enjoy an extensive menu of cocktails and meals that are included in the cost of admission, as well as spa and beauty offerings such as manicures, pedicures, haircuts and massages, for an additional fee. —Chris Dong, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024

After becoming a co-owner in Hammer & Nails, a luxurious men’s grooming shop specializing in haircuts, pedicures and manicures, Cincinnati Bengals offensive tackle Orlando Brown Jr. generously gifted each of his teammates a $100 gift card to the store. —Jeff Fedotin, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024

Volunteers also donate more than 2,000 items of clothing and offer free haircuts, manicures and pedicures to those in need. —Rachel Desantis, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024

Cannon was joined by several other celebrity volunteers at the charitable event, including Joe Manganiello and Tom Sandoval, to serve over 4,000 meals completely free of charge, provide over 2,000 clothing items, and give free haircuts, manicures, and pedicures to those in need. —Charna Flam, People.com, 28 Nov. 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