noun
manicurist
Manicurist (noun) means a person whose job is giving manicures. Example: “The manicurist recommended a lighter polish for the summer.”
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A person whose job is giving manicures.
"Again and again, I watched as manicurists, bowed over a hand or a foot of a client, some young as seven, say, “I’m sorry. I’m sorry. I’m so, so sorry,” when they had done nothing wrong."
— Ocean Vuong, On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous (2019)
"The manicurist recommended a lighter polish for the summer."
How to use manicurist
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who professionally does nail treatments.
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Word forms
- Plural
- manicurists
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Etymology
Formed from manicure plus the -ist suffix used for people who practice a trade.
Rhymes for manicurist
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What does “manicurist” mean?
The word “manicurist” means a person whose job is giving manicures. In plain terms, someone who professionally does nail treatments.
How do you use “manicurist” in a sentence?
Here is “manicurist” used in a sentence: “The manicurist recommended a lighter polish for the summer.”
What part of speech is “manicurist”?
“Manicurist” is a noun.
What is the meaning of manicurist?
"manicurist" (noun) means a person whose job is giving manicures.
