cosmetology

noun

cos·​me·​tol·​o·​gy ˌkäz-mə-ˈtä-lə-jē How to pronounce cosmetology (audio)
: the cosmetic treatment of the skin, hair, and nails

Examples of cosmetology in a Sentence

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Word History

Etymology

French cosmétologie, from cosmétique cosmetic (from English cosmetic) + -logie -logy

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cosmetology was in 1926

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Cite this Entry

“Cosmetology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cosmetology. Accessed 29 May. 2024.

Medical Definition

cosmetology

noun
cos·​me·​tol·​o·​gy -jē How to pronounce cosmetology (audio)
plural cosmetologies
: the cosmetic treatment of the skin, hair, and nails
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