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

Bieber’s matching pedicure, featured on the last slide of her personal Instagram carousel, features a full-cheetah treatment, with tiny spots on every toe. —Glamour, 8 Dec. 2025

What's important to note, Jeffy says, is the same benefits of a fish pedicure can also be achieved through tried-and-true exfoliation techniques. —Charles Trepany, USA Today, 22 Nov. 2025

Her rich burgundy pedicure amped up the outfit’s autumnal feel. —Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 22 Nov. 2025

Merlot Dark reds always trend in the colder months, but Lin says burgundy with brown and black undertones will be a particularly popular pedicure color this season. —Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 11 Nov. 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