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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

swelling

/swɛlɪŋ/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does swelling mean?

noun, verb

A swelling is an abnormal growth or increase in size of a part of the body, often due to injury or infection. To swell means to become larger or more inflated, often due to an increase in fluid or gas.

Example

"The swelling on her ankle made it difficult to walk."

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