manicurist

noun

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

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If other licensed beauty professionals can work independently, why can’t manicurists? Tri Ta, Oc Register, 13 June 2025 According to editorial manicurist Miss Pop, adding a chrome accent is one of the best ways to elevate your manicure. Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 12 May 2025 Here are the stars whose makeup artists, hairstylists, and manicurists deserve just as much praise as their stylists. Marci Robin, Allure, 5 May 2025 Some sorbet nails lean into the ombre nail trend with a burst of juicy color on the tips, blurring into a sheer nude base, like this peach sorbet nail by celebrity manicurist Queenie Nguyen, who counts Florence Pugh and Jessica Alba as clients. Fiona Embleton, Glamour, 28 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for manicurist

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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 20 Jul. 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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