pocks Definition
- 1a pustule on the skin, especially one caused by smallpox or a similar disease
- 2a mark or spot left by such a pustule
Using pocks: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "pocks" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The child was covered in pocks from the chickenpox infection.
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Smallpox left deep pocks on his face.
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The pocks on her skin were a sign of the disease.
pocks Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with pocks
small, itchy, red bumps that appear all over the body during a chickenpox infection
Example
The child was covered in chickenpox pocks.
Example
Smallpox left deep pocks on his face.
acne pocks
scars left on the skin after severe acne
Example
The acne pocks on her face made her self-conscious.
Summary: pocks in Brief
The term 'pocks' [päks] refers to a pustule on the skin, often caused by smallpox or a similar disease, and the mark or spot left by such a pustule. It is associated with phrases like 'chickenpox pocks,' 'smallpox pocks,' and 'acne pocks,' which denote different types of skin damage. 'Pocks' is a formal term for skin lesions.
