manicurist

noun

man·​i·​cur·​ist ˈma-nə-ˌkyu̇r-ist How to pronounce manicurist (audio)
: a person who gives manicures

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For the occasion, Cardi tapped celebrity manicurist and OPI Global Brand Ambassador Coca Michelle to create her look. Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2026 Mazz Hanna is a manicurist and the CEO of Nailing Hollywood, an agency that represents the top talent in the nail industry. Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 8 Feb. 2026 In refusing damage-prone manicure techniques like gel, dip, powder, and acrylics, my nails have retained their strength and elasticity for the better part of 30 years, often drawing compliments from my manicurists. Madison Yauger, PEOPLE, 22 Jan. 2026 For Lopez’s nail color, manicurist Tom Bachik chose a dark nude shade called Pyramid Scheme from Aprés Nails. Lena Raab, Glamour, 12 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for manicurist

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First Known Use

1889, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of manicurist was in 1889

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“Manicurist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/manicurist. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.

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manicurist

noun
man·​i·​cur·​ist ˈman-ə-ˌkyu̇r-əst How to pronounce manicurist (audio)
: a person who gives manicures

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