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

The nude heels created the illusion that Longoria was walking on air across the green carpet, and shared a glimpse at her white pedicure. —Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 13 June 2026

Keep reading for summer 2026’s most popular pedicure shades. —Taryn Brooke, Glamour, 10 June 2026

The strap sits higher on the foot, allowing her white pedicure to be fully shown off. —Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 10 June 2026

The time has come to show off your pedicure—or to simply let your feet take a break from the full-coverage designs of cold-weather shoes. —Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 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