bunion
Americannoun
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bunions
plural
noun
Other Word Forms
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Etymology
Origin of bunion
First recorded in 1710–20; perhaps alteration of bunny (obsolete) “lump, swelling,” late Middle English bony, probably alteration of Old French buigne, buyne ( French beigne ) “swelling,” of Germanic origin; cf. beignet
Vocabulary lists containing bunion
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I assume this is neuropathy as a result of bunion surgery and my second toe being permanently straightened several years ago.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 23, 2022
Strangely, this adolescent foot had the very distinct protrusion of a bunion on its little toe.
From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2022
If the above steps don’t relieve pain sufficiently, your doctor might recommend surgery to remove a bunion or straighten a hammertoe.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 18, 2022
I love the uneven tonal quality of suede, and its malleable nature makes even over-the-knee black boots incredibly comfortable—and that’s with a bunion on my left foot.
From Slate ● Nov. 12, 2018
I was at the end of the aisle, pretending to look at bunion pads to hide myself behind the corner shelf unit, but I saw that the bandage on her cheek was not small.
From "Burning Blue" by Paul Griffin
Twenty years ago, Joseph DeRuvo Jr. took off his shoes because of agonizing bunions.
From New York Times ● Mar. 2, 2023
Three years later, he was paid a "measly 500 quid" to appear as Jack Bell, a patient suffering from terrible bunions, in the second Carry On film, Carry On Nurse.
From BBC ● Nov. 8, 2022
Even if you know your size, you may have bunions, arch issues or other complications, Henderson said.
From Washington Post ● Jun. 9, 2022
She had pointy glasses and preferred sensible shoes that wouldn’t hurt her bunions.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 30, 2021
I swear, the more I wear pageant heels, the more I can see corns and bunions in my future.
From "Like Vanessa" by Tami Charles
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