big toe

noun

: the innermost and largest toe of the foot

called also great toe

Examples of big toe in a Sentence

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Prioritize comfort over style when selecting footwear, especially for everyday wear. Arthritis and joint pain As women age, arthritis becomes a more common issue in the feet, particularly affecting the joints in the toes and the big toe. Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 24 Oct. 2024 Separate your knees to the width of the bolster and bring your big toes together. Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 16 Oct. 2024 Left-handed pitcher Clayton Kershaw has not been on the active roster this postseason due to a bone spur on the big toe of his left foot. Wayne G. McDonnell, Jr., Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024 The off-center shoelaces also afford some extra wiggle room for the big toe, helping to reduce friction on the bunion. Trina Gray, People.com, 24 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for big toe 

Word History

First Known Use

1699, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of big toe was in 1699

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“Big toe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/big%20toe. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

big toe

noun
: the innermost and largest toe of the foot

Medical Definition

big toe

noun
: the innermost and largest digit of the foot

called also great toe

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