manicure

[ man-i-kyoor ]

/ ˈmæn ɪˌkyʊər /

SEE SYNONYMS FOR manicure ON THESAURUS.COM

noun

a cosmetic treatment of the hands and fingernails, including trimming and polishing of the nails and removing cuticles.

a manicurist.

verb (used with object), man·i·cured, man·i·cur·ing.

to take care of (the hands and fingernails); apply manicure treatment to.

to trim or cut meticulously: to manicure a lawn.

verb (used without object), man·i·cured, man·i·cur·ing.

to give a manicure.

Origin of manicure

1875–80; <French <Latin mani- (combining form of manus hand) + cūra care

OTHER WORDS FROM manicure

un·man·i·cured, adjective

Words nearby manicure

Manichaean, Manichaeism, Manichaeus, Manichean, manicotti, manicure, manicurist, manifer, manifest, manifestant, manifestation

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Example sentences from the Web for manicure

Now, next time you find yourself stuck at a layover in dire need of a manicure, Essie will be there to help.
American Apparel Appoints First Female Board Member; Britney Spears Is Designing Lingerie|The Fashion Beast Team|July 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Not enough time for a manicure, probably just enough time for a stiff drink.
The Gadget Chef: Reconstructed Chicken Soup|Megan McArdle|November 2, 2012|DAILY BEAST
And she even matched her manicure to her outfit, flashing nails that were a shade of teal.
Michelle Obama at DNC: Tracy Reese Dress With J. Crew Heels (PHOTOS)|Isabel Wilkinson|September 5, 2012|DAILY BEAST
“He did not want to come back this season, and I did,” she said, admiring her manicure.
Real Housewives, Real Problems|Amy Kaufman|November 5, 2009|DAILY BEAST

She was what Peter called a "swell dresser," and it transpired that she worked in a manicure parlor.
100%: The Story of a Patriot|Upton Sinclair
I saw Miss Million clap her hands that are still rather red and rough from housework, manicure them as I will.
Miss Million's Maid|Bertha Ruck
The scene represents a manicure establishment in New Bond Street.
The Gay Lord Quex|Arthur W. Pinero
Nevertheless, pray be careful how you slight the manicure trade.
The Gay Lord Quex|Arthur W. Pinero
She had stopped before her dressing-table and was toying with her manicure things.
Fidelity|Susan Glaspell

British Dictionary definitions for manicure

manicure

/ (ˈmænɪˌkjʊə) /

noun

care of the hands and fingernails, involving shaping the nails, removing cuticles, etc

another word for manicurist

verb

to care for (the hands and fingernails) in this way

(tr) to trim neatly

Word Origin for manicure

C19: from French, from Latin manus hand + cūra care

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单词	manicure
释义	manicure [ man-i-kyoor ] / ˈmæn ɪˌkyʊər / SEE SYNONYMS FOR manicure ON THESAURUS.COM noun a cosmetic treatment of the hands and fingernails, including trimming and polishing of the nails and removing cuticles. a manicurist. verb (used with object), man·i·cured, man·i·cur·ing. to take care of (the hands and fingernails); apply manicure treatment to. to trim or cut meticulously: to manicure a lawn. verb (used without object), man·i·cured, man·i·cur·ing. to give a manicure. Origin of manicure 1875–80; <French <Latin mani- (combining form of manus hand) + cūra care OTHER WORDS FROM manicure un·man·i·cured, adjective Words nearby manicure Manichaean, Manichaeism, Manichaeus, Manichean, manicotti, manicure, manicurist, manifer, manifest, manifestant, manifestation Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for manicure Now, next time you find yourself stuck at a layover in dire need of a manicure, Essie will be there to help. American Apparel Appoints First Female Board Member; Britney Spears Is Designing Lingerie\|The Fashion Beast Team\|July 24, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Not enough time for a manicure, probably just enough time for a stiff drink. The Gadget Chef: Reconstructed Chicken Soup\|Megan McArdle\|November 2, 2012\|DAILY BEAST And she even matched her manicure to her outfit, flashing nails that were a shade of teal. Michelle Obama at DNC: Tracy Reese Dress With J. Crew Heels (PHOTOS)\|Isabel Wilkinson\|September 5, 2012\|DAILY BEAST “He did not want to come back this season, and I did,” she said, admiring her manicure. Real Housewives, Real Problems\|Amy Kaufman\|November 5, 2009\|DAILY BEAST She was what Peter called a "swell dresser," and it transpired that she worked in a manicure parlor. 100%: The Story of a Patriot\|Upton Sinclair I saw Miss Million clap her hands that are still rather red and rough from housework, manicure them as I will. Miss Million's Maid\|Bertha Ruck The scene represents a manicure establishment in New Bond Street. The Gay Lord Quex\|Arthur W. Pinero Nevertheless, pray be careful how you slight the manicure trade. The Gay Lord Quex\|Arthur W. Pinero She had stopped before her dressing-table and was toying with her manicure things. Fidelity\|Susan Glaspell British Dictionary definitions for manicure manicure / (ˈmænɪˌkjʊə) / noun care of the hands and fingernails, involving shaping the nails, removing cuticles, etc another word for manicurist verb to care for (the hands and fingernails) in this way (tr) to trim neatly Word Origin for manicure C19: from French, from Latin manus hand + cūra care Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to manicure beautify, polish, shape, cut, clip
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manicure

noun

verb (used with object), man·i·cured, man·i·cur·ing.

verb (used without object), man·i·cured, man·i·cur·ing.

Origin of manicure

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Words nearby manicure

Example sentences from the Web for manicure

British Dictionary definitions for manicure

noun

verb

Word Origin for manicure

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