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beautician

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

noun

  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

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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 A model’s trademark look is ruined in this new episode.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 5, 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 Carina Barcoe said staining can be avoided by wearing loose-fitting pyjamas.

From BBC • Sep. 1, 2013

Beautician is slated to run in Friday's Kentucky Oaks.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 25, 2010

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