manicurist

noun

man·​i·​cur·​ist ˈma-nə-ˌkyu̇r-ist How to pronounce manicurist (audio)
: a person who gives manicures

Examples of manicurist in a Sentence

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The key is to use nude tones so as not to detract from the naturalness of the nail, although there can be variations in more pink or mauve tones, as well as some daring manicurists who choose to adopt this super shiny technique on top of all kinds of colors. María Munsuri, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2024 And many people are also turning to press-ons to avoid the UV light required for gels, Mazz Hanna, a celebrity manicurist and CEO of Nailing Hollywood, tells SELF. Melanie Rud, SELF, 24 Oct. 2024 Nail tints are emerging as a category to watch, but there is one in particular product that most manicurists swear by: Dior Nail Glow, $47. Mica Ricketts, refinery29.com, 2 May 2024 Together with her personal manicurist, Hedren trained the first twenty Vietnamese nail technicians who would go on to mobilize an entire generation of Vietnamese and other Southeast Asian community members to enter the nail industry as a means of financial security and upward mobility. Essence, 20 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for manicurist 

Word History

First Known Use

1889, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of manicurist was in 1889

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“Manicurist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/manicurist. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.

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manicurist

noun
man·​i·​cur·​ist ˈman-ə-ˌkyu̇r-əst How to pronounce manicurist (audio)
: a person who gives manicures

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