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
  • There are no fist-pumping anthems, blister-raising leads or Homme’s cool-AF braggadocio at play here.
    — Jason Pettigrew, SPIN, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Not every blister or color change indicates infection, so ask the treating clinician to assess unexpected symptoms.
    — Malana VanTyler, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of blister
Noun
  • Rhode, on the other hand, has created pimple patches with Justin Bieber but hasn’t made a collaborative collection with a fashion brand as of yet.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
  • As a teenager, Gillian Maegan Montalbo had pimples that weren’t too bad — just a few bumps on her forehead and nose.
    — Adithi Ramakrishnan, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of pimple
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
  • Refueling on this scale has never been done before, and the company needs to get data on the efficiency of such transfers and the rate of boil-off of liquid oxygen and methane in space.
    — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Add a large handful of kosher salt (water should taste briny, like the ocean) and bring to a boil.
    — Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Oct. 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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“Zit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zit. Accessed 26 Oct. 2026.

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