manicurist

noun

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

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Yet nail salons in both states had very few health and safety violations during years when Connecticut did not license manicurists. Andrew Wimer, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025 In this story: For Reese: hair, Lacy Redway; makeup, Susie Sobol; manicurist, Nori Yamanaka; tailor, Curie Choi. Maya Singer, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2025 Celebrity manicurist Tom Bachik used all Olive & June products to prep and paint Gomez’s nails for the 2025 Golden Globes. Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 6 Jan. 2025 Afterward, the manicurist used acetone to disperse the ink with a thick nail brush (or 3D brush), creating gemstone veins. Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 5 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for manicurist 

Word History

First Known Use

1889, in the meaning defined above

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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 22 Jan. 2025.

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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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