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    Blister

    /ˈblɪstər/

    Meaning & Definition

    noun
    A painful swelling raised on the skin, containing serum or other fluid.
    After walking for hours in new shoes, I developed a painful blister on my heel.
    A bubble formed on a surface, typically caused by heat, pressure, or moisture.
    The paint on the wall started to bubble and form blisters due to moisture.
    verb
    To cause blisters to form on the skin.
    The hot metal blistered his skin on contact.
    To produce blisters on a surface.
    The sun can blister the surface of the car's paint if left out too long.

    Etymology

    Middle English, variant of blistre, likely influenced by the Old Norse 'blistra' meaning 'to swell'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    blistering pace:
    A very fast speed.
    blistering attacks:
    Intense and aggressive verbal or physical attacks.
    blistering sun:
    Extremely hot sunlight.

    Related Words

    vesicle
    A small fluid-filled sac, similar to a blister.
    burn
    An injury to the skin caused by heat, often leading to blistering.
    lesion
    An area of abnormal tissue, which can include blisters.

    Slang Meanings

    A play on words for something very hot or intense.
    It's blistering out here with this heat!
    Used to describe something that is very exciting or action-packed.
    That game was blistering with all the dramatic plays!