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blister

/ˈblɪstər/

[/ˈblɪstər/]

a small bubble on the skin filled with liquid

Intermediatenoun

Definition

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.

Example

The new shoes gave me a blister.

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.

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