toenail

1 of 2

noun

toe·​nail ˈtō-ˌnāl 

-ˈnāl

: a nail of a toe

toenail

2 of 2

verb

toenailed; toenailing; toenails

transitive verb

: to fasten by toed nails : toe

Examples of toenail in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Biden has more character in his small toenail than Trump has in his entire body. —Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 25 July 2024

The entire process from beginning to end for a CND Vinylux manicure should take less than 10 minutes, providing a glossy, gel-like finish over fingernails, toenails, and even holiday nail art. —Lauren Finney Harden, Southern Living, 9 Aug. 2024

Verb

In April 2021, Walker’s great-granddaughter, Brandi Faison, came by to give her Nannie a pedicure and was startled by the sight of her feet — hardened, yellow and cracking, with thick, curling toenails three to four times their normal length. —Christopher Rowland, Washington Post, 1 Apr. 2024

Most often, tea tree oil is used to treat athlete's foot, toenail fungal infections, and acne. —Sherri Gordon, Verywell Health, 16 Feb. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1691, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1900, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

toenail

noun

toe·​nail

-ˌnāl,

-ˈnā(ə)l

: a nail of a toe

Medical Definition

toenail

noun

toe·​nail ˈtō-ˌnāl, -ˈnā(ə)l 

: a nail of a toe