blister

[ˈblɪstər]

blister Definition

• 1. a small bubble on the skin filled with serum and caused by friction, burning, or other damage
• 2. a swelling like a blister, especially on a plant, usually filled with air or liquid

Using blister: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "blister" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  He got a blister on his foot from walking too much.

• Example

  The paint on the wall is blistering due to the heat.

• Example

  The leaves of the plant have blisters due to an infestation.

• Example

  The blister on the car tire caused it to go flat.

blister Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for blister

• vesicle
• pustule
• bubble
• swelling

Phrases with blister

• water blister

  a blister filled with clear fluid

  Example

  She had a water blister on her finger after burning it.

• blister beetle

  a type of beetle that secretes a caustic substance that can cause blisters on the skin

  Example

  The blister beetle is known for its toxic secretion.

• blister rust

  a fungal disease that causes blisters on the bark of trees

  Example

  The forest was affected by blister rust, causing many trees to die.

Origins of blister

from Old English 'blǣster', meaning 'a bladder'

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Summary: blister in Brief

A 'blister' [ˈblɪstər] is a small bubble on the skin caused by friction or damage, or a swelling on a plant filled with air or liquid. Examples include 'He got a blister on his foot from walking too much,' and 'The leaves of the plant have blisters due to an infestation.' Other types of blisters include 'water blister,' 'blister beetle,' and 'blister rust.' Synonyms include 'vesicle' and 'pustule,' while informal terms include 'bubble' and 'boil.'