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Definition of bunion

bunion

/ˈbʌn.jən/
bun · ion
Plural:bunions
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bunion Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A painful, often inflamed bony swelling on the first joint of the big toe, typically caused or aggravated by tight-fitting footwear or an inherited foot structure.

Example

"The podiatrist recommended switching to shoes with a wider toe box to relieve the pressure on her bunion."

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• Rhymes for bunion

• Nearby Words

bungle
bungler
bungling
bunion
bunk
bunkbed
bunker

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the early 18th century from Anglo-French 'buignon', a diminutive of Old French 'buigne' meaning a bump or swelling on the head caused by a blow.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bunion. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bunion
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