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 Molluscum is caused by a virus and spawns the pimple-like bumps. — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 10 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 Thabi Hlela of African Alabaster Botanical Skincare uses marula and shea butter in formulations that have cleared pimples and reversed early aging signs in customers who had tried pharmaceutical alternatives. — Lisa Curtis, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026 Pair them with a benzoyl peroxide face wash and pimple-friendly moisturizer to speed up healing. — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 26 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for pimple
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pimple
  1. blister
  2. pustule
  3. boil
  4. zit
  5. papule
Noun
  • Roster move As expected, the Dodgers put right-hander Roki Sasaki on the 15-day IL with a blister on the middle finger of his right hand on Thursday.
    — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Sasaki left the game in the fourth inning with a blister on the middle finger of his right hand.
    — Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of blister
Noun
  • 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
  • In animals, the bacterium causes pustules and lesions, predominantly in cattle, sheep, and horses.
    — Helen Branswell, STAT, 11 May 2026
Definition of pustule
Noun
  • Since its recent lows, CrowdStrike shares have more than doubled to all-time highs earlier this month before coming off the boil.
    — Zev Fima, CNBC, 25 Aug. 2026
  • When the rice has been brought to a boil, reduce the heat to very low and cover the pot tightly.
    — Durrie Bouscaren, NPR, 20 Aug. 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 2 Sep. 2026.

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