cosmetology
[ koz-mi-tol-uh-jee ]
/ ˌkɒz mɪˈtɒl ə dʒi /
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noun
the art or profession of applying cosmetics.
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Origin of cosmetology
OTHER WORDS FROM cosmetology
cos·me·to·log·i·cal [koz-mi-tl-oj-i-kuhl], /ˌkɒz mɪ tlˈɒdʒ ɪ kəl/, adjectivecos·me·tol·o·gist, nounWords nearby cosmetology
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How to use cosmetology in a sentence
Brooks-Williams had gone to cosmetology school and made money doing hair in her Southeast Washington apartment.
Three shootings bring District’s homicide count to 101 for year|Peter Hermann|July 12, 2021|Washington PostOn Sunday morning, Winestock oversaw the visions he dreamed up in prison — a Thanksgiving meal giveaway that will feed nearly 3,000 Washingtonians by Thursday and a cosmetology class for budding entrepreneurs.
‘It’s going to take a village’: Community group prepares to deliver 3,000 meals before Thanksgiving|Lauren Lumpkin|November 22, 2020|Washington PostAct Three: David Sedaris brings us a story about what happens to one bear when he tries to apply to cosmetology school.
Shows on NPR, Ranked in Order From Glorious to Unbearable|Kelly Williams Brown|January 25, 2014|DAILY BEAST
British Dictionary definitions for cosmetology
cosmetology
/ (ˌkɒzmɛˈtɒlədʒɪ) /
noun
the work of beauty therapists, including hairdressing, facials, manicures, etc
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