blood vessel

noun

: any of the vessels through which blood circulates in the body

Examples of blood vessel in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Pool 5’s relatively arctic conditions are designed to constrict blood vessels, which boosts endorphins and energy levels. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026

The boy sustained ruptured blood vessels in his left eye, a scratch on his face between his eyes and swelling and bruising on the side of his face, the affidavit said. — Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 9 July 2026

Hayley later collapsed due to a burst blood vessel requiring brain surgery and significant recovery. — Jennifer Day, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026

Tea builds up your capillaries and strengthens your blood vessels. — Andrew Watman, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1655, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for blood vessel

• subsessile
• cresol
• decile
• nestle
• pestle
• sessile
• trestle
• wessel
• wrestle

Kids Definition

blood vessel

noun

: a vessel (as an artery or vein) in which blood circulates in the body of an animal

Medical Definition

blood vessel

noun

: any of the vessels through which blood circulates in the body