manicurist

noun

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

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Misconduct records for doctors, accountants, manicurists and others are more publicly accessible than similar records for teachers. Danielle Duclos, jsonline.com, 17 Oct. 2025 Lipa's nails were the work of manicurist Kim Truong, who filed the pop star's nails into medium-length oval shape, then created a tortoiseshell effect across Lipa's entire nail. Kara Nesvig, Allure, 15 Oct. 2025 Australian manicurist Molly Jones created her first Tabi manicure at the request of a client. Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2025 As for the nails, lead manicurist Erica De Los Santos translated Hudson’s glamour into a manicure moment that popped under the lights. Essence, 14 Sep. 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 22 Oct. 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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