an injury or mark where the skin has not been broken but is darker in colour, often as a result of being hit by something
She got a bruise on her knee from falling down.
After accidentally bumping into the table, she developed a painful bruise on her thigh.
The boxer had a noticeable bruise under his eye from the intense match the previous night.
To reduce swelling and pain, she applied an ice pack to the bruise on her arm, following the doctor's advice.
