English · Body & Health
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.