manicurist

noun

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

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Jenner posted a boomerang to her Instagram stories showing off her sweet new nail art from go-to manicurist Zola Ganzorigt. Marci Robin, Allure, 1 Apr. 2026 Knowing the best spring nail colors for women over 50 can make all the difference at your next appointment with your manicurist. Andrea Carbajal, Glamour, 31 Mar. 2026 Similarly, home healthcare aides, nursing assistants, massage therapists, dental hygienists, veterinary assistants, manicurists, barbers, and bartenders got scores of 2. Jason Ma, Fortune, 15 Mar. 2026 The child’s mother — a childcare worker, cleaner and manicurist — and her children reportedly fled from Colombia four years ago to escape an abusive relationship involving a man with gang ties in that country, according to television station KTVU. Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 9 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for manicurist

Word History

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 6 Apr. 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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