blister
[ blis-ter ]
/ ˈblɪs tər /
noun
verb (used with object)
verb (used without object)
to form or rise as a blister or blisters; become blistered.
Origin of blister
OTHER WORDS FROM blister
re·blis·ter, verb un·blis·tered, adjectiveWords nearby blister
blipping,
blipvert,
bliss,
bliss out,
blissful,
blister,
blister beetle,
blister copper,
blister gas,
blister pack,
blister rust
Example sentences from the Web for blister
British Dictionary definitions for blister
blister
/ (ˈblɪstə) /
noun
verb
to have or cause to have blisters
(tr)
to attack verbally with great scorn or sarcasm
Derived forms of blister
blistered, adjective blistery, adjectiveWord Origin for blister
C13: from Old French
blestre, probably from Middle Dutch
bluyster blister; see
blast
Medical definitions for blister
blister
[ blĭs′tər ]
n.
A local swelling of the skin that contains watery fluid and is caused by burning, infection, or irritation.