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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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 Sleeves fit around the big toe with a bang around the center of the foot to hold a cushion over your bunion. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026 In June 2025, Shields was allegedly walking out of her bathroom when she was bitten on her big toe by a large brown spider. Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 13 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 29 Jan. 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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