zit

noun

ˈzit How to pronounce zit (audio)
Definition of zitnext
slang
as in blister
a small, inflamed swelling of the skin "Look at all these zits—I'm hideous!" wailed the high schooler

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Recent Examples of zit There used to be a time when zits meant pore-clogging makeup. — Louryn Strampe, Wired News, 1 Dec. 2025 It’s formulated with benzoyl peroxide and boasts antimicrobial properties that clear zits and prevent future breakouts. — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2025 Most of us have heard of pimple patches, those circular bandage-like patches to clear up a zit. — Margherita Bassi, Popular Science, 24 Sep. 2025 And don’t let zits bum you out. — Josh Feldman, NBC news, 14 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for zit
Recent Examples of Synonyms for zit
  1. blister
  2. pimple
  3. pustule
  4. boil
  5. papule
Noun
  • Lefty Nick Lodolo, who is on the IL with a blister on his left index finger for the second time this season, is a free agent after the 2027 season, and right-hander Brady Singer is a free agent after this season.
    — C. Trent Rosecrans, New York Times, 17 July 2026
  • The left-hander exited the game after giving up the homer due to a blister on his left index finger.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 11 July 2026
Definition of blister
Noun
  • Louie’s platform began to grow and grow, and so did her pimple patch usage.
    — Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026
  • Some of our favorite Prime Day deals include the viral Laneige lip mask that’s currently at its lowest price ever, collagen sheet masks that are a travel essential, pimple patches, and under-eye treatments that refresh your routine without a trip to the spa.
    — Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 26 June 2026
Definition of pimple
Noun
  • In animals, the bacterium causes pustules and lesions, predominantly in cattle, sheep, and horses.
    — Helen Branswell, STAT, 11 May 2026
  • In fact, one of the most common triggers of rosacea, which is characterized by flushing, swelling, spider veins, papules, and pustules, is exposure to sunlight.
    — Sherri Gordon, Health, 15 Sep. 2025
Definition of pustule
Noun
  • Costco’s seafood boil kit includes Dungeness crab, mussels, shrimp, clams, roasted red potatoes, corn, and seasoning.
    — Molly Burford, Southern Living, 20 July 2026
  • The repair of the water main break on Headland Drive has been completed, but a boil water advisory remains in effect for residents in the affected area until further notice.
    — CBS News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 12 July 2026
Definition of boil
Noun
  • More papules emerge as blisters burst, prolonging the torment.
    — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 24 Apr. 2026
  • In fact, one of the most common triggers of rosacea, which is characterized by flushing, swelling, spider veins, papules, and pustules, is exposure to sunlight.
    — Sherri Gordon, Health, 15 Sep. 2025
Definition of papule

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