This shows grade level based on the word's complexity.
cosmetology
[ koz-mi-tol-uh-jee ]
/ ˌkɒz mɪˈtɒl ə dʒi /
Save This Word!
This shows grade level based on the word's complexity.
noun
the art or profession of applying cosmetics.
QUIZ
WILL YOU SAIL OR STUMBLE ON THESE GRAMMAR QUESTIONS?
Smoothly step over to these common grammar mistakes that trip many people up. Good luck!
Question 1 of 7
Fill in the blank: I can’t figure out _____ gave me this gift.
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
Dictionary.com Unabridged
Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023
How to use cosmetology in a sentence
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.
DaBaby, Boosie and Hip Hop’s Love-Hate Relationship With Homoeroticism|Tirhakah Love|August 25, 2021|The Daily BeastBrooks-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
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
© William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins
Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012