pedi

noun

ˈpe-dē How to pronounce pedi (audio)
plural pedis
informal
: pedicure
While your nail salon has likely opened up, this must-have foot cream makes us want to continue to do our pedis at home.—sheknows.com
see also mani-pedi

Examples of pedi in a Sentence

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Soft shades of blue, green, and purple make this summer pedi pop. — Rebecca Norris, InStyle, 5 July 2026 Why is the at-home mani pedi trend growing in 2026? — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 26 June 2026 There’s a hot tub, sauna, steam room, mani/pedi stations, and a spirit shower with a juice bar. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2026 Here’s to welcoming summer with a fresh pedi. — Taryn Brooke, Glamour, 10 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for pedi

Word History

Etymology

short for pedicure

First Known Use

1995, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of pedi was in 1995

Phrases Containing pedi

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“Pedi.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pedi. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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