pimple

noun

ˈpim-pəl How to pronounce pimple (audio)
Definition of pimplenext
as in blister
a small, inflamed swelling of the skin a painful pimple on his back

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Recent Examples of pimple The biggest overnight mistakes include sleeping in makeup, skipping moisturizer, over-exfoliating, using SPF as a night cream and picking at pimples in bed. — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 17 Aug. 2026 Blind pimple that never breaks through the skin but causes undue chaos below? — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026 Peace Out has the best pimple patches, with a formula that’s designed to slow down the inflammation in early break-outs. — Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 11 Aug. 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 See All Example Sentences for pimple
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pimple
  1. blister
  2. pustule
  3. boil
  4. zit
  5. papule
Noun
  • Without hesitation, Gardner stepped in to help, despite the fact that the paint and adhesives made his body swell and blister the following day.
    — Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Right-hander Roki Sasaki is working back from a blister on his middle finger and is penciled in to return from the IL next week against the Padres.
    — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of blister
Noun
  • The infected children reported a range of skin and soft tissue symptoms, including spots, pustules, blisters, and abscesses.
    — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2026
  • This causes small but often painful red pustules that cluster at the places where the hairstyle is pulling the tightest.
    — Ayren Jackson-Cannady, Allure, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of pustule
Noun
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes, until the lentils are tender.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 30 Sep. 2026
  • The full moon in Taurus on October 26 brings the month’s swirling matters to a full boil, prompting you to realize something important about your worldview or educational lineage that might require you to embody your values differently.
    — Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of boil
Noun
  • Property without zits or opinions.
    — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 29 Apr. 2026
  • Hill wondered what happens if there's a zit present.
    — Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Mar. 2026
Definition of zit
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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“Pimple.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pimple. Accessed 8 Oct. 2026.

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