B2nounhealth
US/ˈtoʊ.neɪl/
UK/ˈtəʊ.neɪl/
the hard flat part that covers the top of the end of each toe
In context
I dropped a can on my foot and lost a toenail.
She painted her toenails bright red for the beach trip.
Long toenails can hurt when you wear tight shoes.
Words that go with toenail
verb + noun
- cut your toenailsYou should cut your toenails every two weeks.
- trim toenailsTrim your toenails straight across to avoid problems.
- paint toenailsThey paint their toenails before the wedding.
adjective + noun
- ingrown toenailAn ingrown toenail can become infected.
noun + noun
- toenail fungusToenail fungus is common among people who wear tight shoes.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I need to cut my foot nails.Correct: I need to cut my toenails.