1. a small bubble on the skin filled with fluid, caused by friction, burning, or other injury
2. a similar bubble-like swelling on a surface such as paint or metal

1. to develop blisters or cause blisters to form
2. to criticize someone harshly
Usage: informal

Examples

• The new shoes gave her a painful blister on her heel.
• Heat from the fire caused blisters to form on the paint.
• His hands blistered after hours of rowing without gloves.
• The coach blistered the team for their poor performance.
• She popped the blister with a sterilized needle.
• The metal roof showed blisters from years of sun exposure.
• Don’t let your feet blister during the long hike.