Pockmark

Pronunciation: /pɑk.mɑrk/

Definitions of pockmark

noun a small pit or scar on the skin, typically caused by smallpox or acne

Example Sentences

A1 She had a small pockmark on her cheek.

A2 The old building was covered in pockmarks from years of neglect.

B1 The pockmarks on the road made it difficult to drive smoothly.

B2 The artist's face was pockmarked with scars from a childhood accident.

C1 The pockmarks on the surface of the moon are evidence of its violent history.

C2 The pockmarks on the ancient statue revealed its age and history to the archaeologists.

Examples of pockmark in a Sentence

formal The archaeologist carefully examined each pockmark on the ancient artifact.

informal She noticed a pockmark on her favorite mug, probably from hitting it against the sink.

slang That pockmark on your face is barely noticeable, don't worry about it.

figurative The abandoned building was a pockmark on the otherwise pristine neighborhood.

Grammatical Forms of pockmark

• past tense: pockmarked
• plural: pockmarks
• comparative: more pockmarked
• superlative: most pockmarked
• present tense: pockmark
• future tense: will pockmark
• perfect tense: have pockmarked
• continuous tense: is pockmarking
• singular: pockmark
• positive degree: pockmarked
• infinitive: to pockmark
• gerund: pockmarking
• participle: pockmarked

Origin and Evolution of pockmark

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'pockmark' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old English word 'pocc' meaning 'pustule' or 'pimple'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'pockmark' evolved to specifically refer to a scar or pit left on the skin by a pustule or pimple, rather than the pustule itself.