manicurist

[man-i-kyoor-ist]

noun

1. a person who gives manicures.

manicurist

/ ˈmænɪˌkjʊərɪst /

noun

1. a person who gives manicures, esp as a profession

Word History and Origins

Origin of manicurist¹

First recorded in 1885–90; manicure + -ist

Example Sentences

Wearing my “N.Y.” baseball hat, I showed one of the manicurists the Yankee logo I wanted.

From Los Angeles Times

One way to reconcile the cognitive dissonance is to accept that gender roles are a social construct and, actually, it’s okay if women want to be firefighters and men want to be manicurists.

From Salon

The bills announced Wednesday morning will tackle prices at the gas pump, create tax credits for low-income renters, and make tips tax-exempt for workers such as bartenders and manicurists.

From Los Angeles Times

Vanessa McCullough, a mobile manicurist who lives in Laurel Canyon, is offering free nail services — manicures and pedicures — to those affected by the fires.

From Los Angeles Times

The night-time shifts allow the women to combine their work defending their country with day jobs as teachers, doctors - there’s even a manicurist.

From BBC