pedicure
word
Definition
A beauty treatment for the feet and toenails, usually involving cleaning, shaping, and painting the nails, plus caring for the skin.
Usage & Nuances
Used as a noun, often in beauty, spa, or personal care contexts. Common phrases: 'get a pedicure', 'give a pedicure'. Usually refers to professional treatments but can also be done at home. Not interchangeable with 'manicure' (which is for hands).
Spanish: pedicuraPortuguese (BR): pedicurePortuguese (PT): pedicureChinese (Simplified): 足部护理 - 修脚Chinese (Traditional): 足部護理 - 修腳Hindi: पेडीक्योरArabic: باديكيرBengali: পেডিকিউরRussian: педикюрJapanese: ペディキュアVietnamese: chăm sóc móng chânKorean: 페디큐어Turkish: pedikürUrdu: پیڈی کیورIndonesian: pedikur
Example Sentences
I want to get a pedicure this weekend.
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She gave her mother a pedicure at home.
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A pedicure can help keep your feet healthy.
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My friend booked a spa day just for a relaxing pedicure.
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After running the marathon, he treated himself to a professional pedicure.
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You don’t need to go to a salon—doing your own pedicure can be fun and relaxing.
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