Manicure Definition

mănĭ-kyo͝or
manicured, manicures, manicuring
noun
A trimming, cleaning, and sometimes polishing of the fingernails, esp. when done by a manicurist.
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verb
To trim, polish, etc. (the fingernails)
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To give a manicure to (someone)
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To trim, clip, etc. meticulously.
To manicure a lawn.
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Other Word Forms of Manicure

Noun

Singular:
manicure
Plural:
manicures

Origin of Manicure

  • French Latin manus hand man-2 in Indo-European roots Latin cūra care cure

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Manicure Sentence Examples

  • A nail spa may offer an express manicure lasting 15 to 20 minutes, while also offering a more indulgent manicure in which more time will be spent on tending to the client, often lasting a full 90 minutes.

  • On my way I stopped to have a manicure.

  • Whether you believe in the folklore behind the symbol or simply appreciate the ranch and equestrian theme, why not consider these unique ways to apply horseshoe nail art to your next manicure or pedicure and see if luck follows?

  • Certificates for a pedicure or a manicure make wonderful gifts.

  • Traditionally, the reverse French manicure is red and white, but feel free to mix-it up and use your own color combinations like black nails with gold half moons or brown nails with pink half-moons.

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Words Starting With

MMAMAN

Words Ending With

EREURE

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8 Letter Words8 Letter Words Starting With M8 Letter Words Ending With E