blister
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
His signature victory was a record-setting blister up Alpe d’Huez in which he roared through costumed, enthusiastic revelers on his way to a fifth stage win.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026
Ohtani has been dealing with a small blister on the middle finger of his right hand for his last couple starts, Roberts said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 5, 2026
I’d let them blister and slump just slightly at the edges.
From Salon ● Feb. 18, 2026
Djokovic says he largely feels fine physically, with a blister on his foot his biggest concern.
From BBC ● Jan. 28, 2026
“They had us cut up old bedsheets into strips for bandages. You should see the blister I’ve got on my thumb. It’s a real whopper.”
From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides
The result can be swelling, bruising, bleeding, blisters and discoloration of the skin.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
According to the NHS, warning signs include severe pain, redness, blisters, changes in skin colour and vomiting.
From BBC ● Jun. 16, 2026
Mulligan considered the aches, pains and blisters a small price for the “mingled sensations of camaraderie, achievement and wonder at Manhattan’s astonishing array of sights.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 14, 2026
If blisters are the cost of doing business, so be it.
From Slate ● Mar. 14, 2026
He has blisters on his lips all the time.''
From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke
Would that make Antetokounmpo a candidate to take the Angels off the hands of Arte Moreno, who at games has been blistered by a large group of shirtless fans chanting “sell the team?”
From Los Angeles Times ● May 27, 2026
I liked the sausage and kale and look forward to making her blistered Jimmy Nardello pepper pizzas this summer.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 22, 2026
Contact your GP or NHS 111 if your skin is blistered or swollen or you have other symptoms of heat exhaustion or heatstroke.
From BBC ● Jun. 30, 2025
A handful of sun-dried tomatoes, blended with roasted cherry tomatoes — their skins blistered in a sizzling layer of golden olive oil — lends this version the concentrated flavor of August, even now in mid-March.
From Salon ● Mar. 17, 2025
I took off the two layers of socks and I noticed I had cracked, blistered, and peeling areas between the toes.
From "Breaking Through" by Francisco Jiménez
She earned her second Emmy in 2021 for her blistering turn as polarizing British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher in “The Crown.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026
People flocked to air-conditioned shopping malls or cafes to escape the blistering temperatures, an AFP reporter saw.
From Barron's ● Aug. 2, 2026
The music won over the suits, and the Bayou Boys soon had their own daily program, “Hayloft Hoedown,” a mix of blistering, acoustic-only live performances and manic cornball comedy skits.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
It contains a sap which irritates skin when it is exposed to sunlight and can cause blistering and swelling.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
The angry, blistering sun did not let me.
From "The Circuit: Stories from the Life of a Migrant Child" by Francisco Jiménez
Vocabulary lists containing blister
The Distance Between Us
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
"The War Works Hard" by Dunya Mikhail
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Neighborhood Odes
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
