cosmetology

noun

cos·​me·​tol·​o·​gy ˌkäz-mə-ˈtä-lə-jē How to pronounce cosmetology (audio)
: the cosmetic treatment of the skin, hair, and nails

Examples of cosmetology in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web As a part of training at cosmetology school, students learn to wash, blow-dry, cut, and braid hair (though the curriculum on braiding doesn’t extend to many of the styles that are popular in the Black community). Annie Blay, Allure, 6 Mar. 2024 The collision resulted in the death of 30-year-old Amari D. Smith of Milwaukee who was attending cosmetology school and hoped to be a barber, his father, Anthony Smith told the Journal Sentinel earlier this week. Drake Bentley, Journal Sentinel, 1 Mar. 2024 All told, this cosmetology fund is valued at $500,000. Adrienne Gibbs, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2024 After graduating from Connie’s Christian Academy in Birmingham, Ms. Morris completed a Paul Mitchell course and began practicing cosmetology. Elaine Witt, New York Times, 13 Oct. 2023 Thomas, 36, spent the next several months juggling therapy and cosmetology classes. Abha Bhattarai, Washington Post, 14 Sep. 2023 As part of the launch, Beyoncé's charity announced $500,000 in cosmetology school scholarships. Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 21 Feb. 2024 As part of this initiative $500,000 annually will go to cosmetology school scholarships and salon business grants. Jessica Cruel, Allure, 20 Feb. 2024 Rogers, who had just graduated from cosmetology school, fell asleep and never woke up. Kaley Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Sep. 2023

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Word History

Etymology

French cosmétologie, from cosmétique cosmetic (from English cosmetic) + -logie -logy

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cosmetology was in 1926

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Cite this Entry

“Cosmetology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cosmetology. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Medical Definition

cosmetology

noun
cos·​me·​tol·​o·​gy -jē How to pronounce cosmetology (audio)
plural cosmetologies
: the cosmetic treatment of the skin, hair, and nails
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