What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
corns
Example
She had to wear open-toed shoes because of the corns on her toes. [corns: noun]
Example
He winced in pain as he walked due to the corn on his heel. [corn: singular form]
bunion
Example
She had to undergo surgery to correct the bunion on her foot. [bunion: noun]
Example
He had trouble finding shoes that fit comfortably due to his bunions. [bunions: plural form]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Corns are more common than bunions and can affect people of all ages. Bunions are more common in women and older adults.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between corns and bunion?
Both corns and bunions are medical terms and are used in formal and informal contexts.
