English · Body & Health
bruise
/bruːz/
[/bruːz/]
a dark mark on the skin from a knock
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A dark blue or purple mark on the skin caused by a knock or fall. It can also be a verb meaning to cause or get such a mark.
Example
She got a bruise on her arm from the door.
She got a bruise on her arm from the door.
Etymology
From Old English 'brȳsan' (to crush), influenced by Old French 'bruisier'.
How & Where It’s Used
Common for minor injuries; fruit can also bruise.