Meaning & Definition of word "Manicure"

noun:

• 1. A cosmetic treatment for the hands and fingernails, involving cleaning, shaping, and often painting the nails.
  • Example: She treated herself to a manicure before the big event.
• 2. The act of trimming and shaping the nails and caring for the hands.
  • Example: His weekly manicure keeps his hands looking tidy and well-groomed.

verb:

• 1. To care for and improve the appearance of one's nails and hands.
  • Example: She likes to manicure her nails every Sunday evening.
• 2. To trim or shape something carefully.
  • Example: He manicured the shrubs in the garden to give them a neat appearance.