pedicure
/'pedikjuə/
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Definition
Noun:
- Professional care for the feet and toenails: A pedicure is a cosmetic treatment for the feet, typically involving cleaning, shaping, and often painting the toenails, as well as caring for the skin on the feet.
- The act or instance of receiving such care: It can also refer to the session or process of receiving this treatment.
Verb:
- To care for one's feet by cutting and shaping the nails, etc.: To perform or undergo the process of grooming and treating the feet and toenails.
Usage Examples
Noun:
- I booked a pedicure at the salon to get my feet ready for summer.
- A regular pedicure can help prevent common foot problems like ingrown toenails.
Verb:
- She learned how to properly pedicure her own feet at home.
- He pedicured his feet before the beach vacation.
Advanced Usage
"To give oneself a pedicure": To perform the foot care treatment on oneself.
- She decided to give herself a pedicure instead of going to a salon.
"Spa pedicure": A more luxurious version of the treatment that may include exfoliation, massage, and moisturizing.
- The spa offers a deluxe pedicure with a paraffin wax treatment.
Variants and Related Words
Pedicurist (n): A person whose job is to give pedicures.
- The pedicurist was very skilled and gentle.
Manicure (n/v): A similar cosmetic treatment for the hands and fingernails.
- She often gets a manicure and a pedicure together.
Synonyms
- Foot care: General term for maintaining the health and appearance of the feet.
- Chiropody (n): The medical or professional treatment of the feet (this is a more clinical term, whereas pedicure is primarily cosmetic).
Related Phrases
"To get a pedicure": The common phrase for receiving the treatment.
- Let's get a pedicure this afternoon.
"Pedicure station": The area in a salon where pedicures are performed.
- The salon has five comfortable pedicure stations.
Noun
- professional care for the feet and toenails
Verb
- care for one's feet by cutting and shaping the nails, etc.