Word
manicure
Phoneticsman·i·cure
US/ˈmænɪkjɝ/
UK/mˈænɪkjˌɔː/
Definition
n. a beauty treatment for your nails. It usually involves cutting, shaping, and painting your nails to make them look nice.
n. a cosmetic treatment of the fingernails, typically involving the removal of the natural nail surface and the application of polish or other decorative finishes.
Examples
“She gets a manicure every Saturday morning.”
“After the long flight, she decided to treat herself to a professional manicure to relax.”
“The spa offers a variety of manicures, ranging from a simple polish application to a more elaborate design involving gold leaf and intricate patterns.”
Examples
simple
“She gets a manicure every Saturday morning.”
contextual
“After the long flight, she decided to treat herself to a professional manicure to relax.”
complex
“The spa offers a variety of manicures, ranging from a simple polish application to a more elaborate design involving gold leaf and intricate patterns.”
Etymology
From French manucure, coming from Latin manus, hand, and cura, care.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.