blister
noun
blis·ter
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plural blisters
Definition of blister
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: a fluid-filled elevation of the epidermis — compare water blister
2
: an enclosed raised spot (as in paint or the surface of baked dough) resembling a blister
3
: an agent (such as lewisite) that causes blistering
4
: a fungal disease of plants marked by raised patches on the leaves
5
: any of various structures that bulge out (such as a gunner's compartment on a bomber)
blister
verb
blistered;
blistering\ ˈbli-st(ə-)riŋ
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Definition of blister (Entry 2 of 2)
: to become affected with a blister
1
: to raise a blister on
2
: lambaste sense 2
3
: to defeat (a competitor) decisively
… Brodeur was blistered in the early rounds by lightly regarded teams … before backstopping New Jersey to the championship last season.— Kostya Kennedy
4
: to hit (a ball, shot, etc.) very powerfully
… Soriano blistered a line drive toward left field.— Buster Olney
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Other Words from blister
Noun
blistery
\ ˈbli-st(ə-)rē
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adjective
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adjective
Examples of blister in a Sentence
Noun
She developed a blister on her heel where her shoe rubbed against it.Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
Place the peppers on a rimmed baking sheet (or directly on grill grates); broil or grill, turning every couple of minutes, until the skin chars and blisters, 6 to 8 minutes total. — Robin Mather, chicagotribune.com, "Middle Eastern dips and spreads to bump hummus off your summer menu," 26 July 2019 When their trunks aren’t protected by paper tree wrap for their first two years out in the open, pistachios (like red oaks and maples) often blister and crack. — Neil Sperry, ExpressNews.com, "Getting rid of trumpet vine may require bribery," 19 July 2019 Don’t delay first aid of even minor, non-infected wounds (like blisters, scrapes, or any break in the skin). — Leada Gore | Lgore@al.com, al.com, "Girl contracts flesh-eating disease at Destin, Florida beach: What is necrotizing fasciitis?," 28 June 2019 Hint: No one has ever gotten blisters carrying a dream. — Scott Craven, azcentral, "Hiking to Havasupai: How far is it, what's Mooney Falls like and everything you need to know," 24 June 2019 Add green beans and cook, without stirring, until beans start to brown and blister, 4 to 5 minutes. — Taylor Murray, Country Living, "Spiced Grit-Fried Chicken Cutlets," 28 May 2019 To protect yourself, the CDC recommends: Clean all minor cuts and injuries that break the skin (like blisters and scrapes) with soap and water. — Leada Gore | Lgore@al.com, al.com, "Alabama man infected with flesh-eating bacteria in Tennessee River, family says," 16 July 2019 For most of my childhood, my dad worked as a fryer at restaurants and would come home with oil blisters all over his arms every night. — Lily Shaw, Twin Cities, "Startup Showcase: Food — and a business — that’s grown organically," 30 June 2019 The infectious disease, characterized by itchy skin blisters and fever, can be fatal to children and adults who suffer complications, medical professionals say. — Sarah Ladd, The Courier-Journal, "To vaccinate or not to vaccinate? Louisville panelists take on heated national debate," 12 June 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
After a day of blistering criticism from Republicans, Twitter has reversed an earlier decision and restored the campaign account of Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell. — Timothy B. Lee, Ars Technica, "Twitter backs down, allows McConnell to post video of protestor threats," 9 Aug. 2019 Pemphigus vulgaris in particular causes blistering that usually starts at the mouth and can then move to the skin and genitals. — Maggie O'neill, Health.com, "What to Know About Pemphigus Vulgaris, a Rare Disorder That Caused A Woman's Vulva To Swell and Blister," 29 July 2019 Plan your trip: Head to Athens in autumn or winter to avoid summer’s bustling crowds and blistering heat when discovering the city’s best attractions. — Robert Chg, National Geographic, "See why the world’s best subway lines are destinations unto themselves," 19 July 2019 Eggleston, 60, has worked in subzero frigidity and in blistering sunshine. — Washington Post, "As the mercury rises, area residents seek water and places to stay cool," 18 July 2019 Those words came back to haunt Almena on Thursday, as prosecutor Autrey James used them to summarize the government’s case and round out two days of blistering cross-examination. — Megan Cassidy, SFChronicle.com, "Ghost Ship trial: Prosecutors use defendant’s words against him," 11 July 2019 Milwaukee opened the game 5 of 6 from three-point range and by halftime was a blistering 56.8% from the field, including making 8 of 17 three-pointers. — Matt Velazquez, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Sterling Brown has more of an offensive role in summer-league loss to Mavericks," 8 July 2018 His blistering form appears to have caught the eye of I Rossoneri, with Sporting Director Massimiliano Mirabelli reportedly meeting with Immobile's agent to discuss a move. — SI.com, "AC Milan Eye Move for Prolific Lazio Striker After Meeting With Agent," 1 July 2018 The post blistering the Shoens got more than 800 shares and nearly 300 comments. — Rebekah L. Sanders, azcentral, "Arizona U-Haul billionaire dumps 7 sick rottweilers on dog rescue in Gilbert," 26 June 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'blister.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for blister
blister
noun
English Language Learners Definition of blister
: a raised area on the skin that contains clear liquid and that is caused by injury to the skin
: a raised area on a surface (such as a painted wall) that is filled with air
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blister
noun
blis·ter
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Kids Definition of blister
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: a small raised area of the skin filled with a watery liquid
2
: a swelling (as in paint) that looks like a blister of the skin
blister
verb
blistered;
blistering
Kids Definition of blister (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: to develop a blister or blisters
My heel blistered on the hike.
2
: to cause blisters on
Tight shoes can blister your feet.