Blackhead

Pronunciation: /blæk.hɛd/

Definitions of blackhead

noun a small dark spot on the skin, typically caused by a blocked pore in the skin

Example Sentences

A1 I have a blackhead on my nose.

A2 She used a blackhead remover to get rid of the blackhead on her chin.

B1 Regular exfoliation can help prevent blackheads from forming on the skin.

B2 The dermatologist recommended a skincare routine to treat the blackheads on her forehead.

C1 The spa offers a deep cleansing facial treatment to remove stubborn blackheads.

C2 After receiving a professional facial, her skin was clear of any blackheads.

Examples of blackhead in a Sentence

formal Blackheads are a type of acne caused by clogged hair follicles on the skin.

informal I hate dealing with blackheads on my nose.

slang Ugh, these blackheads are such a pain!

figurative Blackheads can be seen as obstacles that need to be cleared in order to achieve clear skin.

Grammatical Forms of blackhead

• past tense: blackheaded
• plural: blackheads
• comparative: blacker
• superlative: blackest
• present tense: blackhead
• future tense: will blackhead
• perfect tense: have blackheaded
• continuous tense: is blackheading
• singular: blackhead
• positive degree: blackhead
• infinitive: to blackhead
• gerund: blackheading
• participle: blackheaded

Origin and Evolution of blackhead

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'blackhead' originated from Middle English, where 'black' referred to the color and 'head' referred to a pimple or skin blemish.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'blackhead' has come to specifically refer to a type of acne characterized by a blackened plug of sebum in a pore, rather than just any skin blemish.