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

Stretch that across pedicures and add-on services and the annual bill climbs higher still. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 26 June 2026

An at home pedicure adds a few foot-specific tools to your manicure kit. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 26 June 2026

Witherspoon kept Monday’s styling close to the shoes in pink co-ords and Vestirsi’s pale pink baguette bag, adding dark sunglasses and a bright red-pink pedicure to complete the tonal look. — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 22 June 2026

The dress was paired with black open-toe heels that showed off her perfectly on-theme pink pedicure. — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 22 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