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pedicure
PEH-dih-kyuur
Pedicure (noun) means a cosmetic treatment for the feet and toenails. Example: “She treated herself to a pedicure before the wedding.”
noun
1
A cosmetic treatment for the feet and toenails.
"She treated herself to a pedicure before the wedding."
verb
1
To give such a treatment to someone's feet.
"The salon pedicured her feet and painted the nails a bright red."
How to use pedicure
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA foot and toenail treatment, usually done at a nail salon.
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Common pairings
get a pedicure
manicure and pedicure
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Word forms
- Plural
- pedicures
- Third person singular
- pedicures
- Past tense
- pedicured
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Etymology
From French pédicure, ultimately from Latin pes, "foot."
Rhymes for pedicure
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What does “pedicure” mean?
The word “pedicure” means a cosmetic treatment for the feet and toenails. In plain terms, a foot and toenail treatment, usually done at a nail salon.
How do you pronounce “pedicure”?
“Pedicure” is pronounced PEH-dih-kyuur (/ˈpɛ.dɪ.kjʊɹ/ in IPA).
How do you use “pedicure” in a sentence?
Here is “pedicure” used in a sentence: “She treated herself to a pedicure before the wedding.”
What part of speech is “pedicure”?
Depending on how it is used, “pedicure” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “pedicure” come from?
The word “pedicure” comes from Latin. From French pédicure, ultimately from Latin pes, "foot.".
How many meanings does “pedicure” have?
“Pedicure” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a cosmetic treatment for the feet and toenails.
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