stretch mark
noun
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.
stretch marks
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pluralof stretch mark.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Shaped like the human form and available in four body types, CTOAN’s designs feature rolls and butt dimples, top surgery scars, and stretch marks.
From Salon ● Apr. 18, 2025
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 ● Oct. 12, 2023
"I decided to paint the stretch marks on with nail varnish," she said.
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2023
However, clinicians can use Genius RF on the body’s other scars or stretch marks.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 24, 2023
All these stretch marks I got from bringing them big heads into the world, and you don’t trust me around them?”
From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas
