pedicure

American  

[ped-i-kyoor] / ˈpɛd ɪˌkyʊər /

noun

1. professional care and treatment of the feet, as removal of corns and trimming of toenails.

2. a single treatment of the feet.

3. a podiatrist.

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pedicure British  

/ ˈpɛdɪˌkjʊə /

noun

1. professional treatment of the feet, either by a medical expert or a cosmetician

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Other Word Forms

• pedicurist noun

Etymology

Origin of pedicure

From the French word pédicure, dating back to 1835–45. See pedi-, cure

Example Sentences

The head of Congress has demanded that MP Lucinda Vasquez be punished after she was photographed lounging on a sofa in her office while an adviser gave her a pedicure.

From Barron's

Last week, she was the featured guest for an event hosted by The Free Press, whose founder, Bari Weiss, opened the conversation by complimenting Barrett’s pedicure.

From Salon

And that is how a quack who treats the tender corns on pedicured toes suddenly becomes a world-renowned corn doctor in a show that seemingly never met a pun it didn’t like.

From Los Angeles Times

The spa also offers a full menu of services, including massages, waxing, manicures, and pedicures.

From Salon

Dipping a pedicured toe into apiculture feels like the next logical step and is typical of the lifestyle programming “With Love, Meghan” recreates.

From Salon