manicurist

noun

man·​i·​cur·​ist ˈma-nə-ˌkyu̇r-ist 

: a person who gives manicures

Examples of manicurist in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Despite the challenges, Ukrainian salon owners and manicurists in the US are optimistic. — Lucy Abbersteen, Allure, 9 Oct. 2026

For Celine, Quashie roughly painted nails on the same hand different bricky shades, and for Matières Fécales, manicurist Lora de Sousa offered all lengths and shapes of red, from curling claws to XXL ovals and sharp stilettos. — Arden Fanning Andrews, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2026

After all, Johnson's own manicurist, Ashlie Johnson, previously told Allure that bright reds with a slightly orange undertone (also known as tomato red) can bring life to a manicure. — Ana Morales, Glamour, 28 Sep. 2026

Miss Pop is an editorial manicurist whose clients include Alice + Olivia, Bronx and Banco, and more. — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 17 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1889, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for manicurist

• tsarist

Kids Definition

manicurist

noun

man·​i·​cur·​ist ˈman-ə-ˌkyu̇r-əst 

: a person who gives manicures