a flaw on a surface resulting when an applied substance does not adhere (as an air bubble in a coat of paint)
Used in a Sentence
blister
How to use blister in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for blister.
Editorial note
JS is the little blister on your foot.
Examples10
Definitions6
Parts of speech2
Quick take
a flaw on a surface resulting when an applied substance does not adhere (as an air bubble in a coat of paint)
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of blister gathered in one view.
(botany) a swelling on a plant similar to that on the skin
(pathology) an elevation of the skin filled with serous fluid
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for blister.
noun
a flaw on a surface resulting when an applied substance does not adhere (as an air bubble in a coat of paint)
noun
(botany) a swelling on a plant similar to that on the skin
noun
(pathology) an elevation of the skin filled with serous fluid
verb
get blistered; "Her feet blistered during the long hike"
See also: vesicate
verb
subject to harsh criticism; "The Senator blistered the administration in his speech on Friday"; "the professor scaled the students"; "your invectives scorched the community"
verb
cause blisters to form on; "the tight shoes and perspiration blistered her feet"
Example sentences
JS is the little blister on your foot.
CS is the vaseline on that little blister.
On the fast side, maybe they're as destructive as a blister agent like mustard gas.
What comes out of a 3D printer is not equivalent to what comes out of a blister pack.
They'll blister and cramp out at a minimum even if it's really flat terrain.
But at least the blister is no longer a problem, so you can focus on the bigger issues.
\nIt was just a matter of time until one of his blisters or other feet injuries got infected.
They released an OTA firmware update which mostly fixed this, but now the screen is starting to blister in a few places.
WalMart's pharmacy is also testing blister packs + multi-dose...I don't see how this displaces ESI...
I've found after frequent use, my finger tip gets irritated- I suspect mechanics similar to the development of a blister are at play- and they haven't been good for my hand overall.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.
How do you use blister in a sentence?
JS is the little blister on your foot.
What does blister mean?
a flaw on a surface resulting when an applied substance does not adhere (as an air bubble in a coat of paint)
What part of speech is blister?
blister is commonly used as noun, verb.