What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
blister
Example
After wearing tight shoes all day, I developed a blister on my heel. [blister: noun]
Example
The hot pan caused his hand to blister. [blister: verb]
vesicle
Example
The doctor drained the vesicle on her arm to relieve the pressure. [vesicle: noun]
Example
The vesicles in the cell play a crucial role in transporting molecules. [vesicles: plural noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Blister is more commonly used than vesicle in everyday language, especially when referring to skin conditions. Vesicle is more commonly used in medical and scientific contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between blister and vesicle?
While blister is commonly used in informal and everyday language, vesicle is more formal and primarily used in medical and scientific contexts.
