pedicure

noun

ped·​i·​cure ˈpe-di-ˌkyu̇r 

1

: a person who provides care for the feet, toes, and nails

2

a

: care of the feet, toes, and nails

b

: a single treatment of these parts

pedicurist

ˈpe-di-ˌkyu̇r-ist 

noun

Examples of pedicure in a Sentence

She's getting a pedicure tomorrow.

Recent Examples on the Web

Both sisters decided to go barefoot and show off their white pedicures. —Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025

The rest of the sandals are made from a metallic silver material with a black sole, and her light pink pedicure provided a dainty contrast to the glamorous shoe. —Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2025

In general, the witnesses told cops that Santana-Rodriguez and the girlfriend entered the salon to receive pedicures from Tran and another employee. —Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 14 Oct. 2025

Only the ones with more experience can do the manicures and pedicures, facials or waxings. —Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2025

Word History

Etymology

French pédicure, from Latin ped-, pes foot + curare to take care, from cura care

First Known Use

1784, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing pedicure

• French pedicure

Kids Definition

pedicure

noun

ped·​i·​cure ˈped-i-ˌkyu̇(ə)r 

: care of the feet, toes, and toenails

also : a single treatment of these parts

Medical Definition

pedicure

noun

ped·​i·​cure ˈped-i-ˌkyu̇(ə)r 

1

: a person who provides care for the feet, toes, and nails

2

a

: care of the feet, toes, and nails

b

: a single treatment of the feet, toes, or nails