Definition

To develop bubbles filled with fluid on the skin or surface, often due to heat or friction.

Example

After walking for hours in new shoes, my feet began to blister.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I think I might blister from the hike we did yesterday.

Really? That sounds painful!

Yeah, my shoes were too tight, and now my foot hurts.

You should take a break and let it heal.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

A small raised area on the skin filled with liquid, often caused by burns or irritation.

Example

After walking for hours in new shoes, I developed a painful blister on my heel.

Conversation

I think I got a blister from my new shoes.

Ouch, that sounds painful!

Yeah, it really hurts when I walk.

Definition

To create a raised area on the skin filled with fluid, often due to heat or friction.

Example

The hot surface blistered my skin when I touched it.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I think I might have blistered my hand while doing that project.

Ouch! That sounds painful; what happened?

I was lifting some heavy boxes without gloves, and now it's sore.

Root Explanation

Blister originates from Old French *blistre* (meaning a bubble or swelling), which is derived from the Latin *blisterium* (meaning a blister or bubble). The word describes a small bubble on the skin filled with fluid, typically caused by friction or burns.

Memory Tip

Imagine a bubble forming on your skin due to friction — that's what a blister is, a small swelling or bubble.

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