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manicurist

American

[man-i-kyoor-ist] / ˈmæn ɪˌkjʊər ɪst /

noun

a person who gives manicures.

manicurist British

/ ˈmænɪˌkjʊərɪst /

noun

a person who gives manicures, esp as a profession

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Etymology

Origin of manicurist

First recorded in 1885–90; manicure + -ist

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manicurist

Erivo's character Elphaba's nails were brought into the spotlight in the first Wicked film, and so was her manicurist, Shea Osei.

From BBC ● Nov. 21, 2025

"I am scared and I'm thinking about whether to go vote," said Quito manicurist Margarita Alvarado, 45.

From Reuters ● Aug. 10, 2023

Ms. Seltman, a manicurist, said she would “always stay loyal” to Mr. Trump.

From New York Times ● Mar. 31, 2023

Coolidge, who also played Stifler’s sultry mom in “American Pie” and sage manicurist Paulette in the “Legally Blonde” movies, grew up in the Boston area.

From Seattle Times ● Jan. 24, 2023

That didn’t bother me because I heard that being a manicurist in a barbershop was easy and the tips were good.

From "The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother" by James McBride

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