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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

callouses

/kəˈloʊsɪz/ noun · British & US
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What does callouses mean?

noun

Thickened areas of skin, especially on the feet or hands, caused by repeated friction or pressure. Hardened areas of skin, often painful, that develop in response to friction or pressure.

Example

"The hiker developed painful callouses on her feet from walking long distances in her hiking boots."

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