Manicurist: meaning, definitions and examples

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manicurist

 

[ ˌmænɪˈkjʊərɪst ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

beauty profession

A manicurist is a beauty professional who specializes in the treatment and beautification of fingernails and toenails. They perform various services such as nail polishing, nail art, and pedicures. Manicurists often work in salons and spas.

Synonyms

nail artist, nail technician

Examples of usage

  • She booked an appointment with the manicurist for a manicure.
  • The manicurist applied a beautiful nail design for the wedding.
  • He decided to visit the manicurist for a relaxing pedicure.

Translations

Translations of the word "manicurist" in other languages:

🇵🇹 manicure

🇮🇳 मैनिक्योरिस्ट

🇩🇪 Manikürist

🇮🇩 manikuris

🇺🇦 манікюрниця

🇵🇱 manikiurzystka

🇯🇵 マニキュリスト

🇫🇷 manucure

🇪🇸 manicurista

🇹🇷 manikürcü

🇰🇷 네일 전문가

🇸🇦 خبير تجميل الأظافر

🇨🇿 manikérka

🇸🇰 manikérka

🇨🇳 美甲师

🇸🇮 manikiristka

🇮🇸 nail artist

🇰🇿 маникюршы

🇬🇪 მანიკიურისტი

🇦🇿 manikür ustası

🇲🇽 manicurista

Etymology

The term 'manicurist' is derived from the Latin word 'manu' meaning 'hand' and 'cura' meaning 'care'. The practice of manicure can be traced back to ancient civilizations, including the Egyptians, who adorned their nails with colored pigments. Over time, the profession evolved, and in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the modern manicure began to take shape, particularly in Europe and the United States. The rise of beauty salons and the popularity of nail care led to the formalization of the role of the manicurist. Today, manicurists are trained in various techniques to provide services that enhance the appearance and health of nails.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,990, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.