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

Add-on services for an additional fee will consist of postpartum therapy, belly-binding, massages, manicures, and pedicures. —Dominique Fluker, Essence, 11 Feb. 2025

Skittles, Red Wine, and an Xbox Controller One area where the Mosses did choose to match was in the beauty department: both women sported a nude manicure and a red pedicure. —Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 17 Jan. 2025

All the more reason to schedule a fancy manicure/pedicure with glasses of chambers and strawberries on the sure. —Lisa Stardust, People.com, 13 Feb. 2025

The star accessorized the look with a pair of barely-there clear heels — next to which her dark pedicure popped. —Bailey Richards, People.com, 25 Jan. 2025

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