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beautician

American  
[byoo-tish-uhn] / bjuˈtɪʃ ən /

noun

beauticians plural
  1. a person trained to style and dress the hair; hairdresser.

  2. a manager or an employee of a beauty salon.


beautician British  
/ bjuːˈtɪʃən /

noun

  1. a person who works in or manages a beauty salon

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Etymology

Origin of beautician

An Americanism dating back to 1920–25; beaut(y) + -ician

Example Sentences

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There's also something from "The Beautician and the Beast" where I galvanize a union, and I think it's great.

From Salon • Jul. 22, 2023

To Catch a Beautician In this unscripted series, premiering with two episodes, Tamar Braxton and Johnny Wright — who was First Lady Michelle Obama’s hairstylist — help people whose hairstyles have been botched by beauticians.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2020

I remember I had to get set on fire for Fran in a scene for “The Beautician and the Beast,” which can be quite dangerous, but I had on the right clothes.

From New York Times • Jan. 20, 2017

Beautician Katie Cutler began a campaign to raise £500 but the target was quickly smashed.

From BBC • Feb. 11, 2015

The horse nearly ran into 3-year-old filly Beautician after taking off.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 25, 2010

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