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

Bader, who hasn’t played since May 29 due to left plantar fasciitis, shouldn’t factor into the Giants’ outfield equation anytime soon. — Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 28 June 2026

For those with plantar fasciitis or who need extra arch support, these Ryka Devotion X Max shoes come highly recommended by shoppers with the condition, including one reviewer who walked more than 17,000 steps in complete comfort. — Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 25 June 2026

Kreidler’s defense is as good as anyone the Twins have had at shortstop since Correa before his bouts with plantar fasciitis in each foot. — Dan Hayes, New York Times, 23 June 2026

The sandals also provide comfortable arch support, and even reduce back and heel pain for shoppers with plantar fasciitis. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 June 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