cosmetology

noun

cos·​me·​tol·​o·​gy ˌkäz-mə-ˈtä-lə-jē 

: the cosmetic treatment of the skin, hair, and nails

Examples of cosmetology in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Complete with four attachments—a concentrator, diffuser, brush, and finisher—this do-it-all hair dryer is the next best thing to a cosmetology school diploma. —Annie Blackman, Allure, 26 Nov. 2025

Today the Manual Career & Technical Center (built on the same site) offers auto repair, construction, cosmetology and culinary training, fashion design, and a long list of other 21st Century trades. —Randy Mason, Kansas City Star, 12 Nov. 2025

Peasley, 13, plans to attend trade school to earn her cosmetology license, and later pursue a degree to become a financial adviser. —Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Nov. 2025

And since the shooting, Zwerner said she’s left teaching, completed cosmetology school and hopes to someday go into a new career in beauty. —Gary Grumbach, NBC news, 30 Oct. 2025

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for cosmetology

• aetiology
• anthropology
• archaeology
• archeology
• audiology
• cardiology
• climatology
• cohomology
• criminology
• demonology
• dermatology
• egyptology

Medical Definition

cosmetology

noun

cos·​me·​tol·​o·​gy -jē 

plural cosmetologies

: the cosmetic treatment of the skin, hair, and nails