Bunion

Pronunciation: /ˈbʌnjən/

Definitions of bunion

noun a painful swelling on the first joint of the big toe, caused by the bone growing abnormally

Example Sentences

A1 My grandmother has a painful bunion on her foot.

A2 Wearing tight shoes can make a bunion worse.

B1 The doctor recommended surgery to correct the bunion.

B2 Physical therapy can help alleviate the pain caused by a bunion.

C1 Podiatrists specialize in treating foot conditions such as bunions.

C2 Some people opt for custom orthotics to relieve the pressure on their bunions.

Examples of bunion in a Sentence

formal The podiatrist diagnosed the patient with a painful bunion on their foot.

informal I can't wear those shoes anymore because of my bunion.

slang My grandma calls her bunion her 'bump on the foot'.

figurative The bunion of stress was weighing heavily on her mind.

Grammatical Forms of bunion

• plural: bunions
• comparative: more bunion
• superlative: most bunion
• present tense: bunion
• future tense: will bunion
• perfect tense: have bunioned
• continuous tense: is bunioning
• singular: bunion
• positive degree: bunion
• infinitive: to bunion
• gerund: bunioning
• participle: bunioned

Origin and Evolution of bunion

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'bunion' is believed to have originated from the Latin word 'bunio' which means a swelling or knob.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'bunion' has retained its original meaning of a painful swelling at the base of the big toe, but has also come to be used more broadly to refer to any similar deformity of the foot.