Definition

A person who takes care of feet and toenails, usually by cleaning, trimming, and painting them.

Example

She visited the pedicurist to get her toenails painted for the summer.

Conversation

Have you ever been to a pedicurist?

Yeah, I went last week! It was so relaxing.

I’ve been thinking about getting one myself.

You should! A good pedicurist can work wonders.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Pedicurist → It is formed from "pedis" (from Latin, meaning foot) and "cura" (from Latin, meaning care). A pedicurist is someone who provides care for the feet.

Memory Tip

Think of 'pedis' meaning foot and 'cura' meaning care — a pedicurist is someone who takes care of your feet.

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