stretch mark

American  

noun

1. a silvery streak occurring typically on the abdomen or thighs and caused by stretching of the skin over a short period of time, as during pregnancy or rapid weight gain.

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Example Sentences

In the end, their heart was covered in stretch marks.”

From Los Angeles Times

Strictly Come Dancing's Shirley Ballas has revealed she was told her stretch marks were "revolting" by a dance judge, six weeks after giving birth.

From BBC

Unrealistic portrayals of pregnant women in the media, often edited to remove uneven skin tone and stretch marks, are also believed to contribute to body image dissatisfaction.

From Science Daily

"She knows Mummy has got stretch marks, and they're not a big deal, so hopefully it means she won't worry if she gets them when she is older," she added.

From BBC

However, clinicians can use Genius RF on the body’s other scars or stretch marks.

From Seattle Times