nail bed
noun
: the vascular epidermis upon which most of the fingernail or toenail rests that has a longitudinally ridged surface often visible through the nail
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The result is nail art that combines a tie-dye effect with ombré shades to create a color range that emanates from the center of the nail bed.
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Beatrice Zocchi, Vogue, 14 Jan. 2026
The polish’s wide brush coats the entire nail bed in one swipe, leaving glossy, streak-free, and opaque color.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 9 Jan. 2026
Make sure your press-ons actually fit your nail beds.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 5 Jan. 2026
Rose hip oil, coconut oil, and green tea step in to nourish and hydrate the nail beds, resulting in stronger, healthier nails beneath all the polish.
—Annie Blackman, Glamour, 21 Oct. 2025
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Beatrice Zocchi, Vogue, 14 Jan. 2026
The polish’s wide brush coats the entire nail bed in one swipe, leaving glossy, streak-free, and opaque color.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 9 Jan. 2026
Make sure your press-ons actually fit your nail beds.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 5 Jan. 2026
Rose hip oil, coconut oil, and green tea step in to nourish and hydrate the nail beds, resulting in stronger, healthier nails beneath all the polish.
—Annie Blackman, Glamour, 21 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for nail bed
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“Nail bed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nail%20bed. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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