manicured; manicuring
1
: to do manicure work on
especially
: to trim and polish the fingernails of
2
a
: to trim closely and evenly
manicured lawns
b
: groom sense 2
manicured flower beds
Examples of manicure in a Sentence
Noun
She gets a manicure every week or so.
Verb
She spends her weekends working in her garden and manicuring her lawn.
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Diana Tsui, Footwear News, 15 May 2026
The business offers a variety of services, from classic manicures and spa pedicures to more advanced techniques, such as Russian manicures and long-wear gel applications.
—Chuck Fieldman, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
Jess Hoffert, Midwest Living, 9 May 2026
HOAs help maintain amenities like clubhouses and tennis courts and keep the neighborhood manicured and clean.
—Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Nail art enthusiasts might be familiar with the terms stiletto, almond, square, and oval, all possible shapes available at your average manicure appointment.
—Diana Tsui, Footwear News, 15 May 2026
The business offers a variety of services, from classic manicures and spa pedicures to more advanced techniques, such as Russian manicures and long-wear gel applications.
—Chuck Fieldman, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
Verb
The grounds are as manicured as a golf course, and the cabin clusters look like suburban subdivisions.
—Jess Hoffert, Midwest Living, 9 May 2026
HOAs help maintain amenities like clubhouses and tennis courts and keep the neighborhood manicured and clean.
—Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
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“Manicure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/manicure. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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manicure
1 of 2 noun
man·i·cure
ˈman-ə-ˌkyu̇(ə)r 
: a beauty treatment for the hands and nails
manicure
2 of 2 verb
manicured; manicuring
1
: to give a manicure to
2
: to trim closely and evenly
manicured their lawn
Etymology
Noun
from French manicure "one who gives a beauty treatment for the hands," derived from Latin manus "hand" and Latin cura "care"
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