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

Winter pedicure ideas for 2026 Selena Gomez recently wore a bronze mani, courtesy of nail artist Tom Bachik, and convinced us that this typically summer coded shade works perfectly for a winter pedi. —Grace McCarty, Glamour, 23 Jan. 2026

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When the 6-foot-7 defenceman’s teammates dug into him about his fresh pedicure, Stanley just laughed. —Murat Ates, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026

Middleton first sported the classic color on her toenails, rocking a bright-red pedicure at a reception during her and William’s 2019 royal tour of Pakistan. —Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 13 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