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

Then, keep scrolling to shop more customer-favorite sneakers at Amazon, including a sleek pair that’s comfortable for wide feet and plantar fasciitis. —Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026

One traveler with plantar fasciitis said these did the trick for avoiding foot pain. —Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2026

Fifth starter Sam Hauser (low back spasm) and top reserves Payton Pritchard (left foot plantar fasciitis) and Nikola Vucevic (right ring finger fracture management) all were listed as doubtful. —Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 11 Apr. 2026

Braves manager Walt Weiss slotted Dubón in center not only because of Harris’ absence, but also because outfielder Eli White is dealing with plantar fasciitis and is day-to-day. —Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 11 Apr. 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