pedicure

[ped-i-kyoor]

noun

1. professional care and treatment of the feet, as removal of corns and trimming of toenails.

2. a single treatment of the feet.

3. a podiatrist.

pedicure

/ ˈpɛdɪˌkjʊə /

noun

1. professional treatment of the feet, either by a medical expert or a cosmetician

Other Word Forms

• pedicurist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of pedicure¹

From the French word pédicure, dating back to 1835–45. See pedi-, cure

Word History and Origins

Origin of pedicure¹

C19: via French from Latin pēs foot + curāre to care for

Example Sentences

Last week, she was the featured guest for an event hosted by The Free Press, whose founder, Bari Weiss, opened the conversation by complimenting Barrett’s pedicure.

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And that is how a quack who treats the tender corns on pedicured toes suddenly becomes a world-renowned corn doctor in a show that seemingly never met a pun it didn’t like.

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The spa also offers a full menu of services, including massages, waxing, manicures, and pedicures.

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Dipping a pedicured toe into apiculture feels like the next logical step and is typical of the lifestyle programming “With Love, Meghan” recreates.

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Vanessa McCullough, a mobile manicurist who lives in Laurel Canyon, is offering free nail services — manicures and pedicures — to those affected by the fires.

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