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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

Etymology

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.