Manicure

/ˈmænɪˌkjʊr/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A cosmetic treatment for the hands and fingernails, involving cleaning, shaping, and often painting the nails.

She treated herself to a manicure before the big event.

The act of trimming and shaping the nails and caring for the hands.

His weekly manicure keeps his hands looking tidy and well-groomed.

verb

To care for and improve the appearance of one's nails and hands.

She likes to manicure her nails every Sunday evening.

To trim or shape something carefully.

He manicured the shrubs in the garden to give them a neat appearance.

From Latin 'manus' meaning 'hand' and 'cura' meaning 'care'.

get a manicure

To have a cosmetic treatment for the nails.

manicure set

A collection of tools used for nail care and grooming.

French manicure

A style of manicure featuring a natural pink or beige base with white tips.

pedicure

A cosmetic treatment for the feet and toenails.

nail polish

A cosmetic product used to color or decorate the nails.

cuticle

The thin layer of skin at the base of the nail.

Nail job

She went to the salon for a quick nail job.

Nail care session

Let's schedule a nail care session this weekend.