big toe

noun

: the innermost and largest toe of the foot

called also great toe

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Earlier this season, Garland had surgery on his left big toe and then sprained the right big toe, which continues to give him problems, delaying his Clippers’ debut. Janis Carr, Oc Register, 19 Feb. 2026 The Austria defender is set to be sidelined for several weeks, having snapped a ligament in his big toe during Tottenham’s 2-0 win over Eintracht Frankfurt in the Champions League two weeks ago. Thom Harris, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026 In addition, Herro is listed as questionable for the contest because of a right big toe contusion and a rib contusion. Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 16 Jan. 2026 Garland already had surgery in June on the injured left big toe that hampered him during Cleveland's exit from the playoffs. CBS News, 15 Jan. 2026 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 19 Feb. 2026.

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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