Pronunciation: /ˈblɪstər/
noun a small bubble on the skin filled with serum and caused by friction, burning, or other damage
A1 She got a blister on her heel from wearing new shoes.
A2 After hiking all day, he had blisters on his hands from gripping the trekking poles.
B1 The blister on his lip was caused by the hot soup burning him.
B2 The blister on her foot was so painful that she couldn't walk properly.
C1 The runner had to stop the race due to a severe blister on his foot.
C2 The blister on her finger was so large that she had to go to the doctor to have it drained.
verb to cause blisters to form on (something)
A1 She blistered her feet after walking in uncomfortable shoes all day.
A2 He blistered his hand while using a shovel without gloves.
B1 The chef blistered the peppers on the grill for added flavor.
B2 The intense heat from the sun blistered her skin during the hike.
C1 The chemicals in the cleaning solution can blister the surface of the countertop if left on too long.
C2 The hot oil splashed and blistered his arm, causing a painful burn.
formal She developed a blister on her heel after walking for hours in uncomfortable shoes.
informal I got a blister from wearing these new shoes all day.
slang My feet are killing me, I've got a nasty blister from these shoes.
figurative The criticism from her boss felt like a blister on her confidence.
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