blister

Definitions

A small bubble on the skin filled with serum and caused by friction, burning, or other damage.

A raised, bubble-like area on a surface, such as paint or metal, caused by the expansion of gas or moisture underneath.

Examples

I developed a painful blister on my heel after walking in new shoes all day.

The intense heat from the fire caused the paint on the wall to blister and peel.

Synonyms

bulla vesicle pustule welt bleb sore inflammation

Antonyms

smooth skin unblemished surface healthy tissue clear complexion