Word
pedicure
Phoneticspedi·cure
US/ˈpɛdɪkjɝ/
UK/pˈɛdɪkjˌɔː/
Definition
n. a treatment for your feet and toes that involves cleaning, cutting, and polishing your nails. It is often done at a beauty salon to make your feet look and feel better.
n. a cosmetic treatment for the feet and toes, typically involving the removal of dead skin, trimming of nails, and application of polish. Often performed in a professional salon setting.
Examples
“I am getting a pedicure before my summer holiday.”
“After a long day of hiking, she booked a pedicure to soothe her sore feet and remove the calluses.”
“While some view a pedicure as a simple grooming ritual, others consider it a necessary step in maintaining overall foot health and preventing fungal infections through regular professional cleaning.”
Examples
simple
“I am getting a pedicure before my summer holiday.”
contextual
“After a long day of hiking, she booked a pedicure to soothe her sore feet and remove the calluses.”
complex
“While some view a pedicure as a simple grooming ritual, others consider it a necessary step in maintaining overall foot health and preventing fungal infections through regular professional cleaning.”
Etymology
From French pédicure, from Latin pes (“foot”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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