Definition

A person who provides beauty treatments for the hands and nails, including shaping, polishing, and applying nail art.

Example

She went to the salon to see her favorite manicurist for a new nail design.

Conversation

Have you ever been to a manicurist?

Yes, I went last week, and it was amazing!

That sounds great! What did you get done at the manicurist?

I had a beautiful manicure and a relaxing hand massage.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Manicurist → It is formed from "manus" (meaning hand) and "cura" (meaning care) in Latin, combined with the suffix "-ist" (meaning one who practices). A manicurist is someone who practices the care of hands, particularly nails.

Memory Tip

Think of 'manus' meaning hand and 'cura' meaning care — a manicurist is someone who takes care of your hands.

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