blister (/ˈblɪstər/)
noun · Intermediate · Body & Health
🔊 /ˈblɪstər/
Meaning
Meaning: a small bubble on the skin filled with liquid
A small, raised bubble on the skin filled with clear liquid, often caused by rubbing or burning. As a verb it means to form such bubbles.
Examples
🗣 The new shoes gave me a blister.
Etymology
From Old French ‘blestre’, of uncertain Germanic origin.
How & Where It’s Used
Common for skin damage from friction, heat, or burns.
Tags: health, skin