plural blisters
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)
blistered; blistering
ˈbli-st(ə-)riŋ 
: to become affected with a blister
1
: to raise a blister on
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
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: to hit (a ball, shot, etc.) very powerfully
… Soriano blistered a line drive toward left field.—Buster Olney
Buster OlneyExamples of blister in a Sentence
Noun
She developed a blister on her heel where her shoe rubbed against it.
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Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2025
Despite the pain and blisters, Hargrove says has never had any regret about running in heels — Sneex or otherwise.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
Hannah Vanbiber, New York Times, 28 Oct. 2025
Keds Blisswalk Skimmer Sneaker Ballet-core is here to stay, and what’s better than participating in a trend without spending too much money and blistering your feet?
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Noun
Some adults may have only a sore throat or mild rash without the typical mouth sores or blisters.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2025
Despite the pain and blisters, Hargrove says has never had any regret about running in heels — Sneex or otherwise.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
Verb
The Colts star has been on a blistering tear this season, and his latest performances have thrust him firmly into the MVP conversation — if not to the very top.
—Hannah Vanbiber, New York Times, 28 Oct. 2025
Keds Blisswalk Skimmer Sneaker Ballet-core is here to stay, and what’s better than participating in a trend without spending too much money and blistering your feet?
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 27 Oct. 2025
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“Blister.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blister. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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blister
1 of 2 noun
blis·ter
ˈblis-tər
1
: a raised area of the outer skin containing liquid compare water blister
2
: a raised spot (as in paint) resembling a blister
3
: something that causes blistering
4
: any of various structures (as a gunner's compartment on an airplane) that bulge out
blister
2 of 2 verb
blistered; blistering
-t(ə-)riŋ
1
: to develop a blister : rise in blisters
2
: to raise a blister on
Medical Definition
blister
1 of 2 noun
blis·ter
ˈblis-tər
1
: a fluid-filled elevation of the epidermis compare water blister
2
: an agent that causes blistering
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