contusion

noun

con·​tu·​sion kən-ˈtü-zhən 

-ˈtyü-

: injury to tissue usually without laceration : bruise sense 1a

contuse

kən-ˈtüz 

-ˈtyüz

transitive verb

Synonyms

• bruise

Examples of contusion in a Sentence

He suffered multiple contusions of the leg.

suffered multiple contusions as a result of a car accident

Recent Examples on the Web

Suggs will miss his 10th straight game due to a left quad contusion and his 20th in the last 21 contests because of injury. —Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Feb. 2025

Suggs, who is doubtful with a left quad contusion, is averaging 16.2 points, 4.0 rebounds and 3.7 assists. —Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 5 Feb. 2025

Missing for Portland were Deandre Ayton (sore calf), Jerami Grant (facial contusion), Matisse Thybulle (ankle sprain) and Robert Williams III (illness). —Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 12 Jan. 2025

D’Angelo Russell missed Monday’s game because of a right shin contusion and the team will not rush him back. —C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 7 Jan. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English conteschown, from Latin contusion-, contusio, from contundere to pound, bruise, from com- + tundere to beat; akin to Goth stautan to strike, Sanskrit tudati he pushes

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

contusion

noun

con·​tus·​ion

kən-ˈt(y)ü-zhən

: an injury to tissue that usually does not break the skin : bruise

contuse

-ˈt(y)üz

verb

Medical Definition

contusion

noun

con·​tu·​sion kən-ˈt(y)ü-zhən 

: injury to tissue usually without laceration : bruise sense 1

contuse

-ˈt(y)üz 

transitive verb

contused; contusing