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

Other ideas include thrift store shopping, country line dancing, roller skating, karaoke, junk journaling, and getting manicures and pedicures. —Alicia Rancilio, Fortune, 9 Feb. 2026

The treatment menu is extensive, from Thai massage to hot stone massage, as well as facials and pedicures. —Sophie Knight, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026

Dining at the resort is also offering Valentine's Day specific menus featuring bone marrow tartare, pink lady oysters and more; and the spa is offering specials for manicures and pedicures, facials or massages. —Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 3 Feb. 2026

And there’s a luxury spa, of course, an oasis of massage, wraps, facials, manicures and pedicures, and more than a dozen ways to get waxed. —Joe Yogerst, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026

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