blister

noun
UK: /ˈblɪstər/
US: /ˈblɪstər/

  1. A small bubble on the skin filled with liquid, caused by burning or rubbing.

    1. I have a blister on my heel from my new shoes. [ ] [ ]
    2. She got a painful blister after walking miles in the hot sun, creating discomfort. [ ] [ ]

  2. A similar swelling on a surface, such as paint.

    1. The paint has started to blister in the sun. [ ] [ ]
    2. Years of exposure to extreme weather caused the car's finish to blister. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

bleb welt bubble
blister verb

  1. To develop blisters.

    1. My feet blister easily when I wear sandals. [ ] [ ]
    2. If the sun is too strong, uncovered skin will quickly blister and cause pain. [ ] [ ]

  2. To cause blisters to form on something.

    1. The sun can blister your skin if you're not careful. [ ] [ ]
    2. Prolonged friction will blister the delicate skin on the inside of your thighs. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "blister" in English means: A small bubble on the skin filled with liquid, caused by burning or rubbing., A similar swelling on a surface, such as paint..

The phonetic transcription of "blister" is /ˈblɪstər/ in British English and /ˈblɪstər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "blister": bleb, welt, bubble.

Example usage of "blister": "I have a blister on my heel from my new shoes.". More examples on the page.