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

So go ahead and schedule your next pedicure. —Kelsey Stiegman, Glamour, 23 Feb. 2026

Take a break from manicures and pedicures Manicures can be tough on nails. —Andee Tagle, NPR, 21 Feb. 2026

The Almost Famous star showed off a pair of strappy black sandal stilettos and a dark pedicure. —Lara Walsh, InStyle, 16 Feb. 2026

The white pedicure and simple hoop earrings completed the look. —Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 10 Feb. 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