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Definition of cosmetologist

cosmetologist

/ˌkɑːz.məˈtɑː.lə.dʒɪst/
cos · me · tol · o · gist
Plural:cosmetologists
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Adjective:cosmetological
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cosmetologist Lexical Profile

cosmetologist Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A licensed professional who provides beauty treatments for the hair, skin, and nails, including hairstyling, makeup application, and manicures.

Example

"After completing her state board exams, she began working as a licensed cosmetologist at a local salon."

Synonyms
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• Rhymes for cosmetologist

• Nearby Words

cosmetically
cosmetician
cosmetics
cosmetologist
cosmetology
cosmic
cosmically

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 20th century from French cosmétologie, which derives from Ancient Greek kosmētikos ('skilled in adorning'), from kosmos ('order' or 'ornament'), combined with the suffix -ologist.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cosmetologist. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cosmetologist
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