ACL

noun

ˌā-(ˌ)sē-ˈel 

: anterior cruciate ligament

Examples of ACL in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Mahomes tore his left ACL and LCL in a mid-December loss to the Los Angeles Chargers, ending his 2025 season. — Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026

The Green Bay Packers' third training camp practice brought positive news with tight end Tucker Kraft's return to individual drills, just 271 days after his ACL tear, drawing a significant crowd ovation. — Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

Mathias Jensen would provide an extra dose of creativity but Brentford will be hoping Antoni Milambo can make the position his own after his 2025-26 debut season was wrecked by an ACL injury in October. — Luke Bosher, New York Times, 31 July 2026

Penix was still waiting to be fully cleared from his ACL tear and Tagovailoa did not participate because of an injury that had flared up in recent days, according to Stefanski. — Ken Sugiura, AJC.com, 30 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1981, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

ACL

noun

ˌā-(ˌ)sē-ˈel 

: anterior cruciate ligament