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

"It's essential to go and vote, because the future, I believe, depends on us," said Daria, a 35-year-old manicurist.

From Barron's ● Sep. 16, 2026

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

Maryna is a tall, stylish woman who had been a manicurist.

From New York Times ● May 3, 2022

As the manicurist unpacked her tools, I pointed to a tube that looked like an accordion.

From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter

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