cosmetology

[ koz-mi-tol-uh-jee ]

noun

1. the art or profession of applying cosmetics.

cosmetology

/ ˌkɒzmɛˈtɒlədʒɪ /

noun

1. the work of beauty therapists, including hairdressing, facials, manicures, etc

Other Words From

• cos·me·to·log·i·cal [koz-mi-tl-, oj, -i-k, uh, l], adjective
• cosme·tolo·gist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of cosmetology¹

1850–55; < Greek kosmētó ( s ) adorned, arranged ( cosmetic ) + -logy, apparently modeled on French cosmétologie

Example Sentences

A year later, Ebro took up the mantle of Inspector Gaydget once more, interrogating Atlanta rapper iLoveMakonnen’s love of cosmetology and pointing out that this fascination would incur the wrath of hip-hop’s manhood gatekeepers.

From The Daily Beast

Brooks-Williams had gone to cosmetology school and made money doing hair in her Southeast Washington apartment.

From Washington Post

On 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.

From Washington Post

Act Three: David Sedaris brings us a story about what happens to one bear when he tries to apply to cosmetology school.

From The Daily Beast