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

Services include massages, Ayurvedic therapies, body scrubs, facials, body masks, manicures/pedicures, prenatal options, and waxing. —Ashlee Marie Preston, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025

During a pedicure, some technicians go the extra mile by exfoliating not just the feet, but the legs too. —Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025

Of course, the beauty editor in us couldn’t help but zero in on the pedicure before anything else. —Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 29 May 2025

The bottom of the dress featured an asymmetrical hemline with fringe, showcasing Pugh's open-toed heels and matching pedicure. —Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 29 Apr. 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