bunion
Americannoun
noun
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
Example Sentences
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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
Recovery from hammertoe surgery usually takes about four to six weeks, and it can take up to six months to bounce back from bunion surgery.
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
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