sores

[US]/[ˈsɔːrz]/
[UK]/[ˈsoʊrz]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.An open wound that is slow to heal.; A painful skin eruption, especially one caused by a rash.; A boil or abscess.

Phrases & Collocations

sores on legs

treating sores

mouth sores

skin sores

sores healed

new sores

painful sores

open sores

sores appeared

recurring sores

Example Sentences

the child developed painful sores around his mouth.

she used a soothing ointment to treat the bedsores.

he had several open sores on his legs from the infection.

the doctor recommended a special cleanser for the sores.

preventing pressure sores is crucial for immobile patients.

the athlete's feet were covered in painful sores.

he carefully cleaned and dressed the infected sores.

the sores started as small blisters before becoming open wounds.

the dentist advised him to rinse his mouth to prevent sores.

she noticed new sores appearing on her inner thighs.

the medication helped the sores heal quickly.

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