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cosmetology

[ koz-mi-tol-uh-jee ]

noun

  1. the art or profession of applying cosmetics.


cosmetology

/ ˌkɒzmɛˈtɒlədʒɪ /

noun

  1. the work of beauty therapists, including hairdressing, facials, manicures, etc


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Other Words From

  • cos·me·to·log·i·cal [koz-mi-tl-, oj, -i-k, uh, l], adjective
  • cosme·tolo·gist noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of cosmetology1

1850–55; < Greek kosmētó ( s ) adorned, arranged ( cosmetic ) + -logy, apparently modeled on French cosmétologie

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Example Sentences

Act Three: David Sedaris brings us a story about what happens to one bear when he tries to apply to cosmetology school.

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