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 thicker strap across the upper created a slight peep-toe effect, highlighting the athlete’s French pedicure. —Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 8 July 2025

Back at home, Nat is ready for pedicures, popcorn, and boy talk. —Stacia Brown, Vulture, 2 July 2025

Choose from hydro glow facials, Himalayan salt rituals, de-stress massages, pedicures, prescriptive manicures, and even Reiki and reflexology. —Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025

The Spa All guests have access to the sauna and steam room, with add-on spa services including massages, manicures and pedicures, body scrubs, and facials. —Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 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