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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And when waves of Vietnamese refugees gave rise to the nail bar in the 1970s, professional manicures were no longer the preserve of the rich.
From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2026
Groupon, best known for its deep discounts on local services from meals to manicures, is finding traction with a whole new audience thanks to its blind deals on vacations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026
Passengers can pay to get access to massages and manicures as well as chef-prepared meals while they wait to board.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2026
This is challenging for users with long manicures or zombie fingers.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 26, 2026
This girl taught me how to do manicures and also to work on hair: how to finger-wave, shampoo, and give permanents—but this was on white people’s hair.
From "The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother" by James McBride
