toenail

1 of 2

noun

toe·​nail ˈtō-ˌnāl How to pronounce toenail (audio)
-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

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Noun
So my sheets looked hideous, and my toenails were just disgusting the whole six months. Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 May 2024 In a video shared on SportsCenter's Instagram account, O'Neal can be seen showing off his royal blue toenails. Natasha Dye, Peoplemag, 1 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for toenail 

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Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1691, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1900, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of toenail was in 1691

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“Toenail.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/toenail. Accessed 1 Jun. 2024.

Kids Definition

toenail

noun
toe·​nail
-ˌnāl,
-ˈnā(ə)l
: a nail of a toe

Medical Definition

toenail

noun
: a nail of a toe

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