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 Look to these deceptively natural nails by manicurist Bree on Instagram. Tori Crowther, refinery29.com, 9 July 2024 Nail tints are emerging as a category to watch, but there is one in particular product that most manicurists swear by: Dior Nail Glow, £27. Mica Ricketts, refinery29.com, 1 May 2024 For her most recent set, manicurist Marina Dobic created an entire flower field on the Emmy winner's nails. Kara Nesvig, Allure, 7 Aug. 2024 Tailors: Carol Ai and Lucy Falck; manicurist: Elle Gerstein. Andrew Sean Greer, Vogue, 7 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for manicurist 

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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 13 Sep. 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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