manicure
pronunciation
How to pronounce manicure in British English:
UK [ˈmænɪkjʊə(r)]
How to pronounce manicure in American English:
US [ˈmænɪkjʊr]
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- Noun:
- professional care for the hands and fingernails
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- Verb:
- trim carefully and neatly
- care for (one's hand) by cutting and shaping the nails, etc.
Word Origin
- manicure
- manicure: see manual
- manicure (n.)
- 1873, "one who professionally treats hands and fingernails," from French manicure, literally "the care of the hands," from Latin manus "hand" (see manual) + cura "care" (see cure (n.1)). Meaning "treatment and care of the hands and fingernails" is attested from 1887.
- manicure (v.)
- 1889, from manicure (n.). Related: Manicured; manicuring.
Example
- 1. Her asked for help in getting a manicure while in hospital .
- 2. Sneaking off to have a manicure instead of grilling fish fingers is selfish , but toiling over the computer is not .
- 3. It includes a haircut , manicure and bottle of champagne with a lunch or dinner reservation .
- 4. But now it seems that some men would appreciate the fact that hey they will go for a manicure or pedicure and feel good about themselves .
- 5. The exhibition in croydon will include longbows and swords , mail coats , gold and silver belonging to the officers , wool socks and evidence of everyday life on board , including cooking pots , combs and a manicure set .