cos·me·tol·o·gy

[koz-mi-tol-uh-jee]
noun
the art or profession of applying cosmetics.

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

cos·me·to·log·i·cal [koz-mi-tl-oj-i-kuhl] , adjective
cos·me·tol·o·gist, noun
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cosmetology (ˌkɒzmɛˈtɒlədʒɪ) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
the work of beauty therapists, including hairdressing, facials, manicures, etc

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Cosmetology is always a great word to know.
So is interrobang. Does it mean:
a printed punctuation mark (‽), available only in some typefaces, designed to combine the question mark (?) and the exclamation point (!), indicating a mixture of query and interjection, as after a rhetorical question.
a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
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Word Origin & History

cosmetology
1855, from Fr. cosmétologie, from source of cosmetic.
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Example sentences
Or perhaps cosmetology shops are largely owned by relatives of state legislators.
It is illegal to practice cosmetology or barbering while your license is lapsed.
She has a professional background in education, cosmetology and the restaurant industry.
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