Stretch Mark (Noun)
Meaning
A narrow band resulting from tension on the skin (as on abdominal skin after pregnancy).
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- After giving birth to three children, her stomach was covered in unsightly stretch marks that she tried to conceal with clothing.
- Her rapid weight gain had caused a network of stretch marks to appear on her thighs and hips.
- The model's skin was flawless, except for a few faint stretch marks on her lower abdomen.
- The lotion was designed to reduce the appearance of stretch marks and improve skin elasticity.
- Years of yo-yo dieting had left her with a multitude of stretch marks on her arms and legs.