manicurist

noun

man·​i·​cur·​ist ˈma-nə-ˌkyu̇r-ist How to pronounce manicurist (audio)
: a person who gives manicures

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Andrea Forero is a manicurist based in Barcelona and spokesperson for DND Gel. — Marianne Mychaskiw, Allure, 1 Sep. 2026 Celebrity manicurist Tom Bachik used Essie’s Nail Art Studio Jelly Gloss Polish in Arctic Jelly to create Hathaway’s viral look. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 15 Aug. 2026 The actress, 43, has been sporting a darling natural manicure during her press tour for The Odyssey, and her manicurist Mo Qin gave PEOPLE the scoop on her red carpet look. — Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026 Yes, with practice, at-home gel manicures can rival salon results, according to dermatologists and professional manicurists. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for manicurist

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First Known Use

1889, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of manicurist was in 1889

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“Manicurist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/manicurist. Accessed 3 Sep. 2026.

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manicurist

noun
man·​i·​cur·​ist ˈman-ə-ˌkyu̇r-əst How to pronounce manicurist (audio)
: a person who gives manicures
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