manicure
noun
a cosmetic treatment of the hands and fingernails, including trimming and polishing of the nails and removing cuticles.
manicures
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pluralof manicure.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof manicure (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
manicurenouna cosmetic treatment of the hands and fingernails, including trimming and polishing of the nails and removing cuticles.
Example Sentences
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This is challenging for users with long manicures or zombie fingers.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 26, 2026
I don’t spend money on makeup or manicures like my friends do.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 10, 2026
The club was also sending spa employees—usually young women—to Epstein’s nearby mansion for massages, manicures and other spa services, according to former Mar-a-Lago and Epstein employees.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 31, 2025
Haidilao is known for its customer service and family-friendly atmosphere, where ladies can receive manicures and kids are treated to candy floss while waiting for a table.
From BBC ● Mar. 13, 2025
Without the manicures and the makeup and the hair spray.
From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy
