manicurist

noun

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

Examples of manicurist in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Yulia became a manicurist and bonded with other Ukrainian women married to Palestinians. Anastacia Galouchka, Washington Post, 7 Feb. 2024 Salon and Spa Treatments The clinic’s beauty salon was where Sofía Hau, my forgiving manicurist, brought my tired hands and feet back to life. Hannah Selinger, Travel + Leisure, 20 Mar. 2024 For months, makeup artists, hairstylists, manicurists and more have been turning out one eye-catching beauty look after another for their clients. Jackie Fields, Peoplemag, 11 Mar. 2024 Another line of defense for both bare and polished nails is a nail brush, says manicurist Sonya Belakhlef. Belle Bakst, Allure, 12 Mar. 2024 Beauty workers and manicurists do not have any representation at the highest levels. Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Feb. 2024 Requiring a very steady hand and precision application, her fresh, spring-ready look was created by celebrity manicurist Betina Goldstein, who is known for creating mini works of art upon nails. Hannah Coates, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2024 Meanwhile, manicurist Tom Bachik painted her nails with Essie's V.I.Please. 17 of 25 Emily Blunt Nominee and presenter Emily Blunt complemented her custom plunging Louis Vuitton gown with eye-catching Tiffany & Co. jewelry. Jackie Fields, Peoplemag, 25 Feb. 2024 Stylists, models, manicurists, photographers, lawyers, health and life coaches, real estate agents and many other women-identifying professionals are a part of this network. Paula Soria, The Arizona Republic, 18 Feb. 2024

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Word History

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 25 Apr. 2024.

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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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