stress fracture

noun

: a usually hairline fracture of a bone that has been subjected to repeated stress

Examples of stress fracture in a Sentence

The gymnast developed a stress fracture in her ankle.

Recent Examples on the Web

Without proper rest, overuse injuries like apophysitis, stress fractures, and tendonitis become common. — Michael Swartzon, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2026

Boone said the final few steps for Judge’s return include building up his workload because he has been sidelined for over three months with a stress fracture of the first rib on his right side. — Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2026

Stewart played through a stress fracture in his foot throughout his freshman season after suffering the injury in August. — Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026

Judge, out since May 31 with a stress fracture in his first right rib, took batting practice in the cage and ran on Tuesday at Yankee Stadium, Aaron Boone said before the Bombers’ 9-7 loss to Houston. — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 25 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1943, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for stress fracture

• contracture
• facture
• manufacture

Medical Definition

stress fracture

noun

: a usually hairline fracture of a bone (as of the foot or lower leg) that has been subjected to repeated stress

occurrence of stress fractures among joggers