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blister

 

[ ˈblɪstər ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

on the skin

A small bubble on the skin filled with serum and caused by friction, burning, or other damage.

Synonyms

bubble, pustule, vesicle

Examples of usage

  • He had blisters on his feet after hiking all day.
  • She burnt herself on the stove and got a blister on her finger.
Context #2 | Verb

to form blisters

To cause blisters to form on (the skin).

Examples of usage

  • The new shoes blistered her heels.
  • The hot sun blistered his shoulders during the day.

Translations

Translations of the word "blister" in other languages:

🇵🇹 bolha

🇮🇳 फफोला

🇩🇪 Blase

🇮🇩 lepuh

🇺🇦 блістер

🇵🇱 pęcherz

🇯🇵 水ぶくれ

🇫🇷 cloques

🇪🇸 ampolla

🇹🇷 kabarcık

🇰🇷 물집

🇸🇦 فقاعة

🇨🇿 puchýř

🇸🇰 pľuzgier

🇨🇳 水泡

🇸🇮 mehurček

🇮🇸 blöðrur

🇰🇿 көпіршік

🇬🇪 ბუშტი

🇦🇿 qovuqlar

🇲🇽 ampolla

Word origin

The word 'blister' has its origin in the Old English word 'blæster' which meant 'a blister, pimple, or swelling'. The word can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic word 'blastrą' which meant 'a blowing' or 'a puff of wind'. The use of 'blister' to refer to a bubble on the skin appeared in Middle English. Over the years, the word has retained its meaning related to skin conditions and damage.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,889, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.