cosmetology
Americannoun
noun
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Etymology
Origin of cosmetology
1850–55; < Greek kosmētó ( s ) adorned, arranged ( see cosmetic) + -logy, apparently modeled on French cosmétologie
Vocabulary lists containing cosmetology
Example Sentences
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Now, she’s excited by cosmetology and intends to support herself one day as a hair stylist.
From Salon ● Apr. 29, 2026
“Additionally, many vocational schools — including cosmetology schools, culinary schools, technical colleges and electrical trade schools — have the same penalty- and tax-free treatment of 529 plan funds.”
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 5, 2025
She got her hair done—a cut just above the shoulder, a dark mahogany dye job and a blow out—at the facility’s prisoner-run salon where inmates can earn credit toward cosmetology certificates.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 12, 2025
He said he likes to focus on the "positive aspects" of life and is getting ready to go to college to study cosmetology.
From BBC ● Oct. 11, 2025
Her name was Shannon, and she studied at the cosmetology school across the street.
From "Educated" by Tara Westover
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