manicurist

[ man-i-kyoor-ist ]

noun

1. a person who gives manicures.

manicurist

/ ˈmænɪˌkjʊərɪst /

noun

1. a person who gives manicures, esp as a profession

Word History and Origins

Origin of manicurist¹

First recorded in 1885–90; manicure + -ist

Example Sentences

Hubbell, who taught herself nail art techniques during the pandemic, is the go-to manicurist for nearly the entire team.

From Time

In the same episode, by the way, MacKenzie and Sloan “bond” over their shared manicurist—YIKES!

From The Daily Beast

The manicurist had just finished administering the polish to Michelle when there was a knock on the door, and there he was!

From The Daily Beast

I know a woman—I knew a woman who used to declare that her sole repose during the Season was the half-hour with the manicurist.

From Project Gutenberg

Suddenly she stroked the bandaged hand,—as an amiable manicurist might have done—and arose.

From Project Gutenberg

Oh, I know I owe a tremendous deal to the pretty manicurist, and I don't intend to forget it.

From Project Gutenberg

The manicurist was a lithe, tall girl, with a small young, wicked face; and meekly demure.

From Project Gutenberg

So she entered a warm wee cubicle full of beauty apparatus, sat down, and gave her right hand for the manicurist's ministrations.

From Project Gutenberg