manicure
What is another word for manicure? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — A cosmetic treatment that cleans, shapes, and polishes the fingernails.
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How to use manicure
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
get a manicure
manicured lawn
manicured nails
Etymology
From French manucure, built from Latin manus ("hand") and cura ("care").
Full origin of manicure →Frequently asked questions
What does “manicure” mean?
The word “manicure” means a cosmetic treatment that cleans, shapes, and polishes the fingernails. In plain terms, nail care and grooming, or, more broadly, trimming something to look perfectly neat.
How do you pronounce “manicure”?
“Manicure” is pronounced MA-nih-kyuur (/ˈmæ.nɪ.kjʊɹ/ in IPA).
How do you use “manicure” in a sentence?
Here is “manicure” used in a sentence: “She treated herself to a manicure before the wedding.”
What part of speech is “manicure”?
Depending on how it is used, “manicure” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “manicure” come from?
The word “manicure” comes from Latin. From French manucure, built from Latin manus ("hand") and cura ("care").
How many meanings does “manicure” have?
“Manicure” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a cosmetic treatment that cleans, shapes, and polishes the fingernails.
