pedicure

noun ped·i·cure \ ˈpe-di-ˌkyu̇r \

|Updated on: 17 Jun 2018

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Definition of pedicure

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

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Seaside getaways are booked, temperatures are on the rise, and for every open-toe slide, mule, and flatform in the closet, there's a coordinating pedicure polish.

— mackenzie wagoner, Vogue, "The Blister Survival Guide for Summer Shoes," 10 June 2018
The attraction also hosts children's birthday parties and offers fish spa pedicures.

— doreen christensen, Sun-Sentinel.com, "Broward to get SeaQuest interactive aquarium at Galleria in Fort Lauderdale," 6 June 2018
Attendees will leave with tips on how to easily give their kitties' pedicures right at home.

— hannah kirby, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Help judge 'Mukwonago's Got Talent' May 12," 7 May 2018
Now in New Orleans, Southern Swings is home to pedicures on the porch, but also offers tanning sessions, waxing appointments, a brow bar, blow outs and a whiskey room.

— grace wilson, NOLA.com, "Pedicures in porch swings? Check out 6 cool new shops around New Orleans," 5 Mar. 2018
Recently Tom Ford launched a stunning trio of scents for summer, including his Neroli Portofino fragrance, of which the chic John Barrett Salon created a 75-minute pedicure around—the Tom Ford Neroli Portofino Pedicure.

— nicole catanese, Harper's BAZAAR, "The Best Pedicure Of The Summer," 20 May 2014
While many hotels have long offered manicures and pedicures to the under-12 set, tweens are now getting a broader menu of treatments.

— andrea petersen, WSJ, "Tweens: The Hardest Hotel Customers to Please," 22 May 2018
Everyone at the party wore a special hat called a fascinator specifically ordered for the occasion, and some even splurged on new pajamas, slippers, manicures and pedicures.

— diane moca, Naperville Sun, "No time too early for royal fans gathering for wedding watch party," 19 May 2018
The salon will offer manicures, pedicures and waxing services.

— patricia dillon, Houston Chronicle, "Business Briefs - The Woodlands for May 18-25," 18 May 2018

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Origin and Etymology of pedicure

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

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Definition of pedicure for English Language Learners

: a treatment to improve the appearance and health of the feet or toenails

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pedicure

noun ped·i·cure \ ˈpe-di-ˌkyu̇r \

Definition of pedicure for Students

: a treatment of the feet, toes, and toenails for beauty or comfort

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pedicure

noun ped·i·cure \ ˈped-i-ˌkyu̇(ə)r \

medical Definition of pedicure

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

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