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

See the marbleized manicure on Wicked’s Cynthia Erivo—nominated for her performance as Elphaba—and Zendaya, in the same category, who channeled Marilyn Monroe with her coiffed bob. —India Espy-Jones, Essence, 6 Jan. 2025

Gomez debuted the manicure that morning at the Academy Women’s Luncheon Presented by Chanel. —Staff Author, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024

Verb

Leeloo’s passions include playing the piano, staying manicured and eating Jamaican food. —Gil MacIas, People.com, 12 Jan. 2025

Having the most enviable yard in the neighborhood doesn’t come easily, and keeping the lawn manicured, weeds whacked, hedges pruned, and hydrangeas blooming requires loads of tools that can make your garage cluttered. —Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 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"