pedicure

noun

ped·​i·​cure ˈpe-di-ˌkyu̇r 

1

: a person who provides care for the feet, toes, and nails

2

a

: care of the feet, toes, and nails

b

: a single treatment of these parts

pedicurist

ˈpe-di-ˌkyu̇r-ist 

noun

Examples of pedicure in a Sentence

She's getting a pedicure tomorrow.

Recent Examples on the Web

Today, Wade's developed a multi-step wellness and beauty routine that spans a variety of regimens (which he's previously said includes therapy, yoga, workouts, massages, skincare, manicures and pedicures, among other practices). —Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025

Fox completed her glamorous gothic look with a blood-red manicure and a dark crimson pedicure. —Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2025

Gellar opted for a bright red pedicure, giving the neutral heels a playful burst of color. —Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2025

In general, the witnesses told cops that Santana-Rodriguez and the girlfriend entered the salon to receive pedicures from Tran and another employee. —Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 14 Oct. 2025

Word History

Etymology

French pédicure, from Latin ped-, pes foot + curare to take care, from cura care

First Known Use

1784, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing pedicure

• French pedicure

Kids Definition

pedicure

noun

ped·​i·​cure ˈped-i-ˌkyu̇(ə)r 

: care of the feet, toes, and toenails

also : a single treatment of these parts

Medical Definition

pedicure

noun

ped·​i·​cure ˈped-i-ˌkyu̇(ə)r 

1

: a person who provides care for the feet, toes, and nails

2

a

: care of the feet, toes, and nails

b

: a single treatment of the feet, toes, or nails