manicured; manicuring
1
: to do manicure work on
especially
: to trim and polish the fingernails of
2
a
: to trim closely and evenly
manicured lawns
b
: groom sense 2
manicured flower beds
Examples of manicure in a Sentence
Noun
She gets a manicure every week or so.
Verb
She spends her weekends working in her garden and manicuring her lawn.
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Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 19 Apr. 2024
The French manicure has lived many lives–and for good reason, its versatility means it can be worn with all manner of ensembles.
—Hannah Coates, Vogue, 19 Apr. 2024
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Noun
This sleek style is easy to stick on if your bridal party wants matching manicures on your wedding day.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 19 Apr. 2024
The French manicure has lived many lives–and for good reason, its versatility means it can be worn with all manner of ensembles.
—Hannah Coates, Vogue, 19 Apr. 2024
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“Manicure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/manicure. Accessed 4 May. 2024.
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manicure
1 of 2 noun
man·i·cure
ˈman-ə-ˌkyu̇(ə)r 
: a beauty treatment for the hands and nails
manicure
2 of 2 verb
manicured; manicuring
1
: to give a manicure to
2
: to trim closely and evenly
manicured their lawn
Etymology
Noun
from French manicure "one who gives a beauty treatment for the hands," derived from Latin manus "hand" and Latin cura "care"
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