CEFR B2

stretch mark

noun

Meaning

A narrow, indented line or streak on the skin caused by the rapid stretching of the dermis, often appearing on the abdomen, thighs, or breasts.

Examples

She felt self-conscious about the stretch marks that appeared on her stomach after her baby was born.
Rapid muscle growth from intense weightlifting can sometimes result in stretch marks.

Synonyms: striae

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stretch mark (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: ˈstrɛtʃ mɑːrk

Definition

A narrow, indented line or streak on the skin caused by the rapid stretching of the dermis, often appearing on the abdomen, thighs, or breasts.

Examples

She felt self-conscious about the stretch marks that appeared on her stomach after her baby was born.
Rapid muscle growth from intense weightlifting can sometimes result in stretch marks.

How to Use stretch mark

have stretch marks (collocation): to possess the skin condition — "Most women have stretch marks after pregnancy."

Synonyms of stretch mark

Words with a similar meaning to stretch mark:

striae

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