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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

bruise

/bruːz/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does bruise mean?

noun, verb

A bruise is a mark left on the skin after an injury, typically caused by blood leaking from damaged blood vessels. To bruise something or someone means to cause a bruise.

Example

"The child fell and got a big bruise on her knee."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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