bruise
Translation
bruise, contusion
Examples
He had a big bruise on his arm.
He had a big bruise on his arm.
The apple had a bruise on it.
The apple had a bruise on it.
Grammar Patterns
a bruise ((on sth.)) an injury appearing as an area of discoloured skin. He had a large bruise on his leg.
Similar Words
Synonyms: contusion, discoloration, black-and-blue mark
Etymology
From Old English 'brysan' (to crush), related to the idea of breaking or crushing tissue under the skin.
Memory Tips
Imagine getting a 'blue' mark after you bump into something. 'Blue' and 'bruise' sound similar.