stretch marks

plural noun

: striae on the skin (as of the hips, abdomen, and breasts) from excessive stretching and rupture of elastic fibers especially due to pregnancy or obesity

Examples of stretch marks in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This same blend of oils is also known for helping improve skin tone, discoloration from stretch marks, and overall firmness with continued use. —Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 24 Nov. 2025

Enter Murad’s Retinal ReSculpt Body Treatment, a plumping and hydrating all-over body cream that promises to boost elasticity while refining the look of cellulite and stretch marks, too. —Jennifer Chan, PEOPLE, 23 Nov. 2025

Also, steer clear of areas that are red, irritated, sore (from a workout), or that contain stretch marks or tattoos. —Sherri Gordon, Health, 5 Nov. 2025

American Eagle –– whose partner brand Aerie has been known for marketing underwear to women with imagery that celebrated stretch marks, cellulite and a range of body sizes — ran a controversial ad campaign starting in July. —Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 11 Oct. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1956, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for stretch marks

• benchmarks
• earmarks
• embarks
• hallmarks
• landmarks
• monarchs
• reichsmarks
• remarks
• remarques
• trademarks
• arcs
• barks

Medical Definition

stretch marks

noun plural

: striae on the skin (as of the hips, abdomen, and breasts) from excessive stretching and rupture of elastic fibers especially due to pregnancy or obesity