pedicure

noun

ped·​i·​cure ˈpe-di-ˌkyu̇r How to pronounce pedicure (audio)
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 noun

Examples of pedicure in a Sentence

She's getting a pedicure tomorrow.
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Of course, some rules are made to be broken and Sabrina Carpenter avoided any fashion faux pas by opting for stockings without an obvious seam at the toe to distract from her cute pink pedicure, which is still plenty visible. Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 8 Nov. 2025 Today, Wade's developed a multi-step wellness and beauty routine that spans a variety of regimens (which he's previously said includes therapy, yoga, workouts, massages, skincare, manicures and pedicures, among other practices). Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025 Fox completed her glamorous gothic look with a blood-red manicure and a dark crimson pedicure. Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2025 Gellar opted for a bright red pedicure, giving the neutral heels a playful burst of color. Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for pedicure

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of pedicure was in 1784

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Cite this Entry

“Pedicure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pedicure. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.

Kids Definition

pedicure

noun
ped·​i·​cure ˈped-i-ˌkyu̇(ə)r How to pronounce pedicure (audio)
: 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 How to pronounce pedicure (audio)
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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