bunion

noun

bun·​ion ˈbən-yən 

: an inflamed swelling of the small fluid-filled sac on the first joint of the big toe accompanied by enlargement and protrusion of the joint

Examples of bunion in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Trials included people with acute pain after two types of surgery—bunion removal and tummy tucks—that represented two major types of pain-generating injury: to bone and soft tissues, respectively. —Alice Park, TIME, 30 Jan. 2025

And the rounded, roomy toe box should feel comfy for folks with bunions. —Kristin Canning, SELF, 3 Dec. 2024

Podiatrists can manage common issues such as plantar fasciitis and bunions, as well as more severe conditions such as fractures and tendon problems. —Adam H. Kaplan, Verywell Health, 19 Sep. 2024

Patients who had undergone either tummy tucks or bunion surgery were given either suzetrigine every 12 hours; an opioid, hydrocodone, plus Tylenol every six hours; or a placebo for 48 hours after the operations. —Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC News, 30 Jan. 2025

Word History

Etymology

probably alteration of bunny swelling

First Known Use

circa 1718, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for bunion

• union
• antiunion
• communion
• disunion
• nonunion

Kids Definition

bunion

noun

bun·​ion ˈbən-yən 

: an inflamed swelling on the first joint of the big toe

Medical Definition

bunion

noun

bun·​ion ˈbən-yən 

: an inflamed swelling of the small fluid-filled sac on the first joint of the big toe accompanied by enlargement and protrusion of the joint compare hallux valgus