cosmetology
Americannoun
noun
Other Word Forms
- cosmetological adjective
- cosmetologist noun
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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Employees sent on house calls, like the 18-year-old beautician, were typically licensed by the state boards of cosmetology or massage therapy.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 31, 2025
She started at cosmetology school, but didn’t finish because the fumes from acrylic nails sent her to the hospital, she said.
From MarketWatch • Dec. 19, 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
She was working as a shampoo girl at her mother’s hair salon and going to cosmetology school, then letting loose at night: “I always say, clubs are my classroom.”
From New York Times • Jan. 17, 2024
Her name was Shannon, and she studied at the cosmetology school across the street.
From "Educated" by Tara Westover
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