plantar fasciitis

noun

: inflammation of the dense fibrous band of tissue of the sole of the foot that is marked especially by heel or arch pain

Examples of plantar fasciitis in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

With Harrison Bader suffering through a bout with plantar fasciitis, there is room for Cox to receive immediate playing time. —Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 31 May 2026

The right footwear for your activity of choice can also spare you from foot pain, unneccesary stress on the knees, conditions like plantar fasciitis, and sudden fatigue experienced during exercise. —Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 28 May 2026

Nothing can ruin a fun day of sightseeing quite like foot pain, and unfortunately, the summertime is rife with opportunities for issues like plantar fasciitis, arch pain, and blisters to arise. —Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 26 May 2026

Wear these wrinkle-resistant summer pants with a relaxed henley top and Skechers slip-on sneakers that shoppers with plantar fasciitis call supportive. —Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 25 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1940, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

plantar fasciitis

noun

: inflammation involving the plantar fascia of the foot especially in the area of its attachment to the calcaneus that is marked especially by heel or arch pain