Meaning of the word blister in English

What does blister mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

blister

US /ˈblɪs.tɚ/

UK /ˈblɪs.tər/

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

Example:

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The new shoes gave her a painful blister on her heel.

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He got a large blister on his hand from using the shovel.

Synonym:

bubble vesicle bleb bulla pustule

a raised area or spot on a surface, typically caused by a defect or damage

Example:

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There was a small blister in the paintwork of the old car.

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The heat caused the wallpaper to form blisters.

Synonym:

bubble pustule swelling bump

form a blister or blisters on (the skin or another surface)

Example:

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The hot sun began to blister his skin.

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The paint on the old shed had started to blister and peel.

Synonym:

bubble swell rise bulge pustulate