manicurist

noun

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

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Under the current law, manicurists who wish to be classified as independent contractors would have to go back to school and get a full cosmetology license. Hanna Kang, Orange County Register, 11 Mar. 2025 Last month, Ta introduced a bill that would make changes to the state’s employment law, allowing manicurists to work as independent contractors. William Melhado, Sacramento Bee, 10 Mar. 2025 The matte black manicure, created by manicurist Pika, makes a prominent cameo in some new promo pics and videos for Fenty Beauty's Gloss Bomb Oil, a sparkly, shiny lip product made for summertime shining. Kara Nesvig, Allure, 8 Apr. 2025 Erivo revealed later that her manicurist, Mycah Dior, used five different OPI nail polish shades to complete the design — including the cobalt blue hue, Fiyero's My Mani, from the limited-edition Wicked collection. Rachel Flynn, People.com, 24 Feb. 2025 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 29 Apr. 2025.

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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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