manicurist

noun

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

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Tara Hayes is a nail artist in New York City who studied under celebrity manicurist Julie Kandalec. Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 27 June 2026 Yes, with practice, at-home gel manicures can rival salon results, according to dermatologists and professional manicurists. Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 June 2026 The 93 rental trailers, which range from $2,200 to $2,900 per month, are intended for the manicurists, groundskeepers, and other workers who have been priced out of the Hamptons — in large part by developers like Farrell. Rachel Corbett, Curbed, 24 June 2026 In the United States, manicurists are better regulated than repo agents. Paige Williams, New Yorker, 22 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for manicurist

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First Known Use

1889, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 29 Jun. 2026.

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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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