cosmetology

noun

cos·​me·​tol·​o·​gy ˌkäz-mə-ˈtä-lə-jē How to pronounce cosmetology (audio)
: the cosmetic treatment of the skin, hair, and nails

Examples of cosmetology in a Sentence

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This fall, Aveda announced plans to move its cosmetology school there. Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 25 Nov. 2024 According to posts shared on social media, Gaskin had recently earned her cosmetology license. Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 28 June 2024 Now, New York State is continuing the momentum with a new law that requires all cosmetology schools in the region to make natural hair education a part of the general curriculum. Kayla Greaves, Allure, 7 Aug. 2024 Terese Hutchinson is the owner of The Dooby Shop, a cosmetology school with an enrollment of 20 students on Beatties Ford Road. Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 26 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for cosmetology 

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cosmetology was in 1926

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“Cosmetology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cosmetology. Accessed 13 Dec. 2024.

Medical Definition

cosmetology

noun
cos·​me·​tol·​o·​gy -jē How to pronounce cosmetology (audio)
plural cosmetologies
: the cosmetic treatment of the skin, hair, and nails
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