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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Use a tape measure to measure the distance from the tip of your big toe to the wall. Rikkilynn Shields Hannigan, Health, 30 Oct. 2025 The sandal plays with width and asymmetry, showcasing a thicker horizontal strap across the foot and two thinner straps intersecting at the big toe, making for an off-center design. Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2025 Bunions – a bony bump that develops on the inside of the foot at the big toe – became more common with the popularity of these shoes. Michael Watson, The Conversation, 20 Oct. 2025 The son of six-time Chicago Bulls champion and seven-time All-Star small forward Scottie Pippen has hurt his left big toe, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. Alex Kirschenbaum, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025 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 8 Nov. 2025.

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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