blister

[US]/'blɪstə/
[UK]/'blɪstɚ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a small bubble on the skin filled with serum and caused by friction, burning, or other damage
vt. & vi. to form a blister or blisters on the skin

Phrases & Collocations

develop a blister

painful blister

pop a blister

blister treatment

blister prevention

blister care

blister packaging

blister packing

blister card

blister copper

blister pack

Example Sentences

the blistering heat of the desert.

a caustic liquid which blisters the skin.

a blistering attack on the government's transport policy.

Burke set a blistering pace.

the blisters eventually crust over.

can't sustain the blistering heat.

The blister has finally broken.

The heat blistered the paint.

He had a blistered heel.

blistered skin below his collar.

the blistering, eroded moonscape of Rajasthan.

blisters rose on his burned hand.

the drugs can cause blistering and slough.

Their hands blistered, but no one complained.

Real-world Examples

Susan had a slight blister on one heel.

Source: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

This creates a blister, or wound, on the person's body.

Source: Global Slow English

Ali struggled to get up, popping some blisters on the way.

Source: Tales of Imagination and Creativity

Do not rob, as this may break any blisters and the wound may get infected.

Source: New Curriculum Standard People's Education Press High School English (Compulsory 5)

They were blistering before his eyes.

Source: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

Your hand is blistered, you can barely stand, your hair is inexplicable!

Source: Friends Season 9

Really sunny out, but just blistering cold.

Source: Financial Times

Like I really enjoy this blistering sun.

Source: MBTI Personality Types Guide

Victims break out in blisters and sores.

Source: America The Story of Us

She sprays it on. Then she doesn't get blisters.

Source: Airborne English: Everyone speaks English.

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