first-degree burn

noun

: a mild burn characterized by heat, pain, and reddening of the burned surface but not exhibiting blistering or charring of tissues

Examples of first-degree burn in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Myers was taken to a nearby hospital and treated for first-degree burns on her face as well as second-degree burns on her neck and chest. — Jon Haworth, ABC News, 12 Feb. 2020

When the object rotated and sped away, Michalak's torso was sprayed with hot gas, leaving him with first-degree burns on his stomach. — Fox News, 13 Dec. 2019

The backs of her legs were severely burned, with first-degree burns up her back, hip and right arm, according to a GoFundMe page set up to cover her medical expenses and lost wages. — Scottie Andrew and Brian Ries, CNN, 24 June 2019

This can mean preventing a first-degree burn from turning into a second-degree burn. — Emily Gaynor, Teen Vogue, 9 Aug. 2018

Things heated up yesterday when one driver was beaten unconscious and another was taken to the hospital with first-degree burns after an acid attack, according to the Associated Press. — Meredith Carey, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 July 2018

The welder, identified in the report as Brian Davis, suffered first-degree burns to both arms, his left hand and his face. — Marco Santana, OrlandoSentinel.com, 30 May 2018

All on board suffered first-degree burns to their feet and legs. — Jc Reindl, Detroit Free Press, 28 May 2018

In 2010, medical journal Pediatrics published a report warning about deodorant spray as a cause of cold burns after two people suffered first-degree burns. — Ryan W. Miller, USA TODAY, 9 May 2018

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1929, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for first-degree burn

• adjourn
• concern
• decern
• discern
• downturn
• extern
• heartburn
• interne
• nocturne
• return
• sunburn
• unworn

Kids Definition

first-degree burn

noun

: a mild burn marked by heat, pain, and reddening of the burned surface but not showing blistering or charring of tissues

Medical Definition

first-degree burn

noun

: a mild burn characterized by heat, pain, and reddening of the burned surface but not exhibiting blistering or charring of tissues