cosmetologist

noun

cos·​me·​tol·​o·​gist ˌkäz-mə-ˈtä-lə-jist How to pronounce cosmetologist (audio)
: a person licensed to provide cosmetic treatments to the hair, skin, and nails : one trained in cosmetology : beautician
If you're using … any medication that might make you skin more sensitive, be sure to tell your cosmetologist.Kathleen Conway Engles

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He’s joined by his mother Katina, a cosmetologist and minister. Shelby Stewart, Essence, 16 Apr. 2025 Scott, 32, was a student, a cosmetologist and mother of two, an online obituary said. Sara Schilling, Sacramento Bee, 24 Mar. 2025 The pair offer a program that requires 1,500 hours training over 10 months to three years to get a barber’s license as well as 500-hour and 1,000-hour programs through which barbers can train to become instructors and a 500-hour program through which cosmetologists can get their barber’s license. Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 10 Apr. 2025 Thompson said the victim lived on the street where the shooting happened and described her as a mother and cosmetologist who was well-loved. Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cosmetologist

Word History

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of cosmetologist was in 1926

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“Cosmetologist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cosmetologist. Accessed 2 May. 2025.

Kids Definition

cosmetologist

noun
cos·​me·​tol·​o·​gist ˌkäz-mə-ˈtäl-ə-jəst How to pronounce cosmetologist (audio)
: a person who gives beauty treatments (as to skin and hair)
cosmetology
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noun

Medical Definition

cosmetologist

noun
cos·​me·​tol·​o·​gist -ˈtäl-ə-jəst How to pronounce cosmetologist (audio)
: a person who gives beauty treatments (as to skin and hair)

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