A small bubble between the layers of the skin that contains watery or bloody fluid and is caused by friction and pressure, burning, freezing, chemical irritation, disease or infection.

(transitive) To raise blisters on. / (cooking, transitive) To sear after blaching. / (intransitive) To have a blister form. / (transitive) To criticise severely.

present participle of blister

Causing blisters. / Very hot. / Harsh or corrosive. / Scornful. / Very fast.

(medicine, veterinary) The practice of forming blisters on the skin, to promote blood flow and aid healing.

plural of blister

simple past tense and past participle of blister

Having one or more blisters

plural of blistering

A blister filled with blood, usually caused by a sharp pinch to the skin.