turf toe

noun

: a minor but painful usually sports-related injury typically involving hyperextension of the big toe that results in spraining or tearing of the ligaments at the joint between the metatarsal and basal phalanx

Examples of turf toe in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

That unit has a chance to return to its best form when linebacker Blake Cashman returns from his turf toe injury. —Steve Silverman, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024

Robinson, from Charlotte, brings more power like returner Cam Edwards, who missed Sunday’s practice with turf toe. —Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 21 Apr. 2024

Larnach, 27, started Monday hitting .381 with a pair of home runs and nine RBIs in 13 games since being recalled from a Single-A rehab stint for turf toe in mid-April. —John Shipley, Twin Cities, 6 May 2024

Chisholm only played 97 games last season, missing two stretches due to injury (first turf toe and then an oblique strain). —Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 2024

Word History

Etymology

from the occurrence of the injury among athletes who play on artificial turf

First Known Use

1981, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

turf toe

noun

ˈtərf- 

: a minor but painful usually sports-related injury involving hyperextension of the big toe that results in spraining or tearing of the ligament of the metatarsophalangeal joint